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In the year I lost both my parents, my mother's closest friend, who I affectionately called Auntie, welcomed me into her home.
She nurtured me with great care and affection, offering support and a depth of love I had never experienced before.
As a young lad experiencing his first crush, I secretly promised myself that I would wed my aunt when I became an adult.
Yet, during my coming-of-age celebration, when I finally mustered the courage to express my feelings for her, she reacted with anger!
She considered my affection a breach of moral standards, violating ethical and social norms.
From that point forward, she became increasingly aloof and distant. She even consented to an arranged marriage with the Lombart Family, effectively crushing any hope I had harbored.
Devastated, I abandoned my aspirations. I embarked on a freight vessel destined for far-off lands, resolved to leave everything behind.
Nevertheless, Auntie wept uncontrollably and pleaded with me to face her once more.

Aunt's Forbidden Love

Auntie paused briefly. Upon seeing my imploring look, she eventually agreed. Then, she shut the door, leaving me outside.


The physician arrived shortly after to reassure me that I was okay, having only swallowed a small amount of water.


After bidding farewell to Harry, I set off to purchase groceries, intent on preparing a proper birthday meal for Auntie. I even began assembling the components for her birthday cake.


However, Auntie didn't return home that evening. Even as the clock indicated midnight, signaling the start of her birthday, she was still absent.


I tried to convince myself that something crucial must have delayed her. But in my heart, I knew better. Auntie had never prioritized anything over spending her birthday with me.


I remained awake until daybreak and made a bowl of long-life noodles for breakfast, yet she didn't appear.


I waited for her until midday and started baking a cake, but she still hadn't shown up.


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