Chapter 15

He climbed into the vessel.

The oarsman paddled, and the craft drifted further away.

He gestured to me through the haze.

"Harper, may I still rely on your guidance for my next journey?"

I gave a silent nod.

My device chimed. A notification appeared on my social network.

It was from Lucas.

I tapped to view his profile.

I noticed the once-empty backdrop now displayed a sheet with handwritten text.

"In time, you'll realize that professional success outweighs romance, yet you'll also learn that love is more scarce than career opportunities. Ultimately, you'll comprehend that the right person awaits in your future. I'll be here, always waiting for you."

This revealed another perspective, Lucas's account.

I wasn't one to give up easily.

Fortunately, aside from the abuse inflicted by my stepfather in my youth due to my stubbornness, my life appeared to progress smoothly.

I excelled in both academics and employment, earning much admiration from others.