Chapter 6

"He's a genius physicist, deserving of a better future."

"I just want him to chase his dreams."

But because I turned down all battlefield assignments and exclusively executed confidential work, rumors spread that I had become an underground lover to certain high-ranking officials.

Later, Alec achieved a major breakthrough in Germany, becoming the youngest recipient of the physics prize.

He chose to return to his home country for career development, and his vision gradually recovered after multiple surgeries.

I once fantasized that when we reunited, I could explain everything properly, and he would embrace me tenderly, apologize, and promise we'd never part again.

But the pain in my right hand kept recurring, and I could never fully recover.

By the time I was finally able to attend his lecture, he announced his engagement in front of everyone.