Silence fell between them.


    Suddenly, Be seemed to be listening to distant conversations in her mind.


    She paused, waiting for the voices to diminish.


    When the whispers subsided, she approached the photograph again and asked, “Do you have any other pictures?”


    With a note of regret in her voice, Alissa replied, “She’s not fond of taking photos.


    This one was taken at our graduation.


    ”


    As Alissa spoke, fleeting memories began to stir in Be’s mind, bringing on a headache that was more intense than before.


    She attempted to hold onto those memories, but they evaded her, barely touching the surface of Alissa’s words.


    Taking a deep breath, Be excused herself.


    “I’m sorry.


    I’m feeling unwell.


    I need to go back now.


    Let’s schedule another time to meet.


    ”


    Alissa was visibly taken aback.


    She had hoped Be would linger a bit longer, perhaps triggering some recollection.


    Yet, seeing her difort and knowing she was still under medical care, Alissa chose not to push her.


    Instead, she prioritized Be’sfort over her own curiosity.


    Moreover, Alissa had no concrete evidence to confirm that Be was indeed the friend she cherished; it was all spective.


    Alissa knew she mustn’t rush to conclusions.


    Resignedly, she suggested, “Then we’ll set up another meeting soon.


    ”


    The trio exited the studio.


    As the doo


    r shut behind them, Be cast a lingering nce back at it, and then slowly diverted her gaze.


    She struggled to define the emotions swirling within her, akin to a deep sense of attachment.


    After parting ways with Alissa, Ste apanied Be on her way home.


    Noticing Be’s continued pallor, Ste expressed her concern.


    “How about I take you to the hospital?”


    Be shook her head, assuring her, “It’s okay.


    I’m feeling much better now.


    I think I’ll be fully recovered soon.


    ”


    Seeing Be’s determination, Ste chose not to press further.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    Be closed her eyes, her mind adrift in thought.


    She was pondering the photograph from Alissa’s studio.


    It seemed she had encountered the girl in the photograph before, somewhere in her scattered memories.


    That night, Be was at home, rummaging through the cabs and drawers.


    This was what Kristian found when he got home.


    He suddenly remembered Ste asking about the photos earlier.


    At the thought of this, he became wary.


    But he pretended to be calm.


    He walked up to her and asked, “What are you looking for? Do you need help?”


    Be subconsciously didn’t want to tell Kristian the truth.


    She only said, “Nothing.


    I suddenly remembered the projects that my studio had done before.


    I’m trying to find them to show them to Ste.


    ”


    Kristian breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.


    Then, he reminded her, “Have you forgotten? Most of the documents are still in Dorburn.


    You didn’t bring them back with you.


    ”