Chapter 39
Melody grabbed her keys and headed out the door again, planning to go to the local shipping station to pick up the package full of letters.
When Melody finally got the package, the heavy weight in her hands truly shocked her.
Opening it up, Melody discovered that it was much more than what Landon had said about sending one letter a month.
It was more like Landon had written a month’s worth of letters and stuffed them all into a single envelope.
Each envelope contained at least ten pages of densely packed stationery.
Staring at the table covered in letters, Melody was speechless.
the never knew Landon could stick with one thing for so long.
During those years when she thought Landon didn’t care at all, he had been writing her countless love letters that would never receive a reply.
someone as proud as him could actually do something like this for her.
As a top humanities student, Landon’s handwriting was exceptionally beautiful. Each stroke was strong and powerful, and every flourish exuded a sense of reedom, just like him.
Melody opened the letters one by one, spreading them out on the table and began to read.
Melody, today is the twenty-first day since you left. I’ve been thinking a lot, and I’ve finally realized just how much of a complete asshole I was to you. I ctually pushed away another person who said they would love me forever, but this time, I finally realize it was my fault.”
Melody, today is the thirty-fourth day since you left. I still miss you a lot, even though it seems like you don’t want anything to do with me anymore. I recently eard a lot from Elodie about how you used to like me. I’m sorry. I never knew you liked me for so long. At first, I thought you were just like all those other uperficial girls who only liked me for my looks, not for who I am. It was only later that I realized how incredibly wrong I was. Melody, you’re such a fool. Why would you do all those foolish things for me? I clearly wasn’t worth it. Elodie was right, I really don’t deserve your affection.”
Melody, today is exactly the sixtieth day since you left. I’ve prepared all the evidence and I’m ready to appeal my father’s case. You’ll be cheering for me, won’t ou? I remember you asked me before what happened back then. I was in a bad mood and told you not to ask about my past. The truth is, I was too much of a oward. I didn’t dare to bring up those memories, so I could only use a facade of indifference to hide my cowardice. I’m sorry. It was my fault. I didn’t mean to
arget you.”
Melody, today marks exactly one year since you left. It’s my birthday again, but unfortunately, this year you won’t be here to knit me a sweater or draw the esign on my cake. I don’t think I ever got to tell you how much I loved the cake you made for me last year. After successfully clearing my father’s name a while ack, I received an internship offer from a law firm I really like. I’m so happy, and I wanted to share this joy with you. The little boy you drew on the cake last ear, modeled after me, with the barrister’s wig and gavel, his dream is about to come true.”
etter after letter was filled with Landon’s sincere apologies and love. Melody’s eyes had long since filled with tears, which flowed endlessly like broken strings f pearls, soaking the pages in her hands.
y the time Melody got to the last letter, it was already the middle of the night.
ecause of the long time span, the paper of the first few letters showed slight signs of oxidation. Only the one in Melody’s hand now was still new.
Telody wiped the tears from her face and opened the last one.
Melody, today marks exactly two years since you left.”
I’m a very sentimental person. Two years have passed, and my birthday party still has the same few people from two years ago, and just as always, you’re not
ere.”
Elodie tells me you’ve been doing well in France these past two years. I’m very happy for you.”
You were always exceptional. Choosing to leave, to go to a bigger place and discover your own strengths, was probably much more beneficial for you than taying by my side for two years. Counting the days, you should be coming back soon. I’m really looking forward to seeing you again.”
Two years ago, I made a birthday wish. I said, ‘Once, a true love was right in front of me, and I didn’t cherish it in time. So I hope that in the rest of my life, I will have a chance to make amends. I sincerely pray to the heavens to send her back to my side, to hear my belated love and explanation. If not, I will wait
orever.”
“Now, two years have passed, and I’m finally about to see you again. So today, to the slightly off key rendition of the birthday song, I made another birthday
wish.”
“I hope that when we meet again, you will say yes to my confession.”
