I didn't bother speaking a single word to him.
I ended the call abruptly and switched off my phone.
From afar, I observed Ryan rejoin his group, his face clouded with anger.
He forcefully pulled Claire along, no longer hesitating, and marched directly towards the left departure gate.
I exhaled deeply and turned to walk in the opposite direction.
During my stay in America, I toured with relatives to clear my thoughts, putting on a cheerful facade.
I intentionally kept myself occupied, filling my schedule with various activities to avoid any free time for rumination.
I certainly didn't add Ryan back as a contact as he had insisted.
Nevertheless, Lily and other friends would occasionally update me about Ryan's activities.
Ryan and his companions appeared to be enjoying themselves immensely in New Zealand for an extended period.
For some reason, he was posting on social media daily.
This was completely unlike his previous habit of going months without sharing anything.