It was not impossible.
Still, it was no longer his concern.
"If you have even a bit of self-dignity," he said flatly, "forget about me and move on with your life."
Then he walked away.
Eleanor stood there, staring at his retreating figure, tall, unhesitating, and completely indifferent to her existence.
That indifference was unbearable.
This cold negligence, this absolute lack of care… it was something she could not endure. Not after everything. Not after there had once been a Theodore who followed her everywhere.
"No… that's not how this should be."
Her eyes darkened.
Looking at his disappearing back, she whispered to the system, "I want Theodore to remember the obsession he once had with me."
The response came immediately.
[Request acknowledged. Condition required: Theodore must be brought to a designated location.]
Eleanor did not hesitate.
"I agree."
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Meanwhile, far away from them, Lily was making her move.
