The sea breeze blew softly. Second by second, time passed. The moon rose from the horizon, its pale light illuminating the clouds and White Line's tear-streaked face.
After a long while, she picked up her tear-soaked cotton candy and took a bite. Its soft sweetness washed away the salty taste of her tears, then slowly bloomed on her tongue.
Xia Lun said nothing. He merely leaned against the railing and gazed at the moon and sea.
The regret of "love left unspoken until death" was not limited to romance. Love between parents and children could become the same kind of regret.
Silence deepened with the sound of the wind. The moon continued to climb, soon reaching the highest point in the sky.
"Xia Lun, thank you," White Line suddenly said.
Xia Lun glanced at her and quietly summoned the Information Panel. His eyes narrowed.
White Line's mental state had actually changed to [Calm (At Peace) (216/220)]!
Not only had her negative mental condition disappeared, but her Mental Health cap had risen by a full twenty points!
That meant the main goal of this date was complete.
"Are you still anxious?" Xia Lun asked, feeling a little relieved despite knowing the answer.
White Line shook her head. "I feel much better after saying all that. What's past is past."
"True." Xia Lun nodded. "What do you want to do next? Still want to visit the Violet Crystal Palace?"
"No." White Line shook her head. "Neither of us has much life left. Every day we spend is one less we have.
"So I can't keep letting you use up your lifespan just to indulge me. Let's go back tomorrow."
Xia Lun was taken aback. He was about to speak when White Line suddenly said something seemingly out of the blue.
"I don't