All Chapters of My First Love Only Needs Me for Practice: Chapter 21 - Chapter 25

It had been so long since Sheldon had let himself truly unwind that he ended up drinking several glasses of alcohol at the pajama party.After a night of partying, he was in exceptionally high spirits. He was so excited that he felt like greeting even a stray cat he came across.That mood stayed with him until the party ended. After escorting the last two neighbors home—both of them nearly too drunk to stand—he headed back to his own house, humming a tune.From a distance, he spotted a blurry figure standing by the front door, holding a box.It was late, and his birthday was already over. Who could possibly be here at this hour?As he drew closer and recognized the face, Sheldon's smile faded at once."What are you doing here?" he asked coldly.Caroline noticed the sudden change in his demeanor. A flicker of pain passed through her eyes, and her voice came out slightly hoarse."Sheldon, happy birthday."He didn't respond. Without even looking at her, he walked to the door, unl

The moment those words left Sheldon's lips, Caroline's heart sank. She watched helplessly as he walked away, her arms falling limp at her sides. Her tired eyes reddened as tears welled up. A profound sense of helplessness and despair washed over her, leaving her struggling to catch her breath.Caroline sat alone in a corner for a long time.Only when the restaurant closed and a staff member came over to remind her did she finally snap out of her daze. She handed over the bag she was holding and pleaded with the staff member for a favor.The warm eggs had helped reduce the swelling, but they did nothing to ease the pain.Sheldon was so preoccupied with treating his injuries that he hadn't even eaten dinner.Lewis and Diana brought him a steak themselves. The moment they saw the injuries on his legs, their hearts ached for him.A staff member happened to arrive with some towels, so they took the opportunity to ask about medicine. When they learned the hotel had some available for

Winter faded, and spring brought warmer days.The Grahams received an update from their lawyer back home.After multiple rounds of legal proceedings, including the first trial, the defendant's appeal, and the second trial, the court confirmed Oliver's role in instigating the crime and sentenced him in accordance with the law.The guilty had finally received the punishment they deserved, bringing some much-needed comfort to the victims.That day was also Lewis's birthday. Diana prepared a lavish feast herself, and the family of three raised their glasses in celebration.Sheldon had been living in Paldonia for nearly six months and had grown accustomed to life there. Although there were still plenty of inconveniences, he found that discovering new and interesting things along the way made the experience worthwhile.He'd made many new friends and was gradually discovering what he was truly passionate about.On this special day, he was delighted to share an important decision with h