The next day, I was surprised by the arrival of a group of unexpected visitors in my small courtyard.


    As I was sorting through some old items in the yard, I suddenly heard a voice call out my name. I turned to look and met L''s tear-filled eyes.


    She quickly walked over, opened her arms, and embraced me tightly. Her voice was choked with emotion as she said, "Eve, you left without telling us! You scared me to death!"


    Antoine followed closely behind L, looking at me with a smile on his face.


    After you left, we searched everywhere for you. It wasn''t until yesterday that we learned about your whereabouts from a van driver. L couldn''t sit still. She wanted toest night, but it was already midnight, I talked her into waiting until today," Antoine exined. As I listened to him, a wave of guilt washed over me, but besides apologizing, I didn''t know what else to say.


    L beld onto me and cried for a while. Once her emotions settled down, she began to look around and questioned why my phone was off.


    I averted my gaze, feeling a bit guilty. I thought of contacting them yesterday but got caught up with everything and forgot


    L listened to my exnation, her expression tuming sullen "You''re so inconsiderate! I''m going to punish you by making youe back with us tomorrow, y?"


    She sounded confident at first, but her tone became uncertain and tentativeter. Ilmew she was worried I''d feel even worse being here alone. But I still shook my head in redusal.


    "I don''t want to go back for now."


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    L wanted to persuade me further, but Antoine stopped her. He shook his head at L and turned to me. "When do you n to go back, then?"


    "I don''t know," I replied, biting my


    "I go back when I feel ready."


    "Then let me stay y and keep youpany," L said. I reached out to wipe her tears. "No need. I want to be alone for a while," I said.


    Looking around, I added, "I want to spend some time with Grandma."


    If it weren''t for that, I wouldn''t have traveled so far to be here. I could tell L wanted to say more, but Antoine st and decided to stay with me for a few days before leaving Letreed to this.


    stopped her. They were still concerned, though,


    Over the next few days, L stayed with me, trying her best to cheer me up. I yed along with her, but often, I still felt restless


    L and Antoine didn''t stay long, they left on the third day, and I saw them off


    L held my hand as she stood across from me. "Liam jast has bad luck. We found you the day after he was called back. By the time we return, Jealous


    I smiled and said, "It''s okay. It I''m still not back by the time he''s done, you all shoulde here together."


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    "Alright, you said it," L replied, raising her hand for a pact.


    Just as I was about to lift my hand, Antoine drove up and called out to L through the open window, "Babe, get in the car'' "Got "L quickly answered, sping my hand to seal our agreement before getting into the car. She leaned out the window to wave goodbye to


    me.