When we returned to Elena's room, she was wearing the wedding dress I had designed. It was a gown I had created with my own hands—one I had never even brought myself to wear after it was finished.Catching the shock in my eyes, Elena hurriedly explained, flustered, "I thought this was a gift from you—for my wedding with Kael. I'm sorry, I'll take it off right now!"She lowered her head, looking like a child who had done something wrong.Kael instinctively began, "She just—"I cut him off, my voice calm. "It's fine. It looks good on you. You can keep it. I've never worn it anyway."Under their astonished gazes, I turned and left quietly.At the doorway, I glanced back.Kael was gently ruffling Elena's hair, bending down to whisper something in her ear. Her face flushed red as she shot him a shy, playful glare.They leaned close, laughing together, like lovers deep in love.Back in my room, I made a decision. I would clear away everything that belonged to me. Since there was no
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