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had splashed her with water. Her ankle seemed to be sprained, making it difficult to get u

g from its charm. Which was the dress her mother had gifted her on her birthday, a pri

ound one meter eighty, with fair skin, eyes bright but steeped in deep sorrow

a spring breeze softly caressing the summer

rtune. She didn't care who he was or what he was like; all she knew was that he was the one who had cause

I didn't mean to. I'll be more careful next time." He approached a bit closer an

for a moment. Those bright eyes, tall stature, polite demeanor, and warm voice s

ng, even though they had just met for the first time. There was no lack of women who were fond of

as he spoke, perhaps rude, but she didn't want to hear this voice

ow, so please go slow. This time you're lucky to have encountered som

den pitiful expression made her heart soften, and her reproaches die on he

as she disappeared down the street, her petite figure shrinking amid the vast urban landscape. Saigon was immense,

by a thread as thin as a strand of hair. They had just met and briefly

er came out. Her mother was horrifi

you?" Her mother assisted Mary into the house, s

la... That's wha

tory in one breath, and her mother was filled with sympathy and distress. Maris had

otentially evoking jealousy in others. Mary was like a small puppy,

your clothes. We'll wait for your f

ka

tairs to her room. Reclining on the spac

red earlier all felt oddly familiar. She couldn't quite recall where she had met him, but she felt normal. His sad eyes remin

d and left the incomplete puzzl

r hair thoroughly. Leaving wet hair for too long wa

d towards the window, sat on a swinging chair, and enjoyed the live

plays in cafes. She bobbed her head to the catchy beat while continuously stroking her silky

a happy family, beauty, education, and a great asset. Her slender fingers glided over t

stible to fashion enthusiasts like herself. Hurriedly, she clicked on the quantity box. Fortunately, one was still available. Be

indeed enviable; they could effort