Chapter 92 An Interrupted Farewell Finished The sky outside was already dark when Lauren woke .
No lights were on in the hospital room .
Only a faint , fragmented glow filtered through the glass window on the door , casting irregular patches of light and shadow across the floor .
Lauren lay there for a long time , unmoving , her eyes wale open and empty as if her soul had drifted far from her body .
It wasnt until time itself seemed to have frozen that she slowly lifted the blanket and dragged her broken body out of bed .
Every movement was sluggish and stiff , as if she were an old marionette , weathered by years of neglect and decay .
She opened the door quietly and stepped out into the corridor .
Her footsteps were unsteady , her thin figure wavering as she walked down the long hallway .
The dim , amber light overhead spilled down on her back , outlining a silhouette so frail and lonely it seemed as though it might fade away at any moment.
She just kept walking .
Out of the hospital .
Out into the night .
Like a wandering soul , aimless and adrift .
Lauren didnt know how long or how far she had walked .
By the time she stopped , she found herself standing on a pedestrian bridge .
Her gaze dropped slowly to the black river below .
The water flowed in silence beneath the darkness , cold and endless .
After a long while , Laurenn lifted one leg slowly .
She climbed onto the railing , ready to end it and leave this nightmare behind .
But just as she was about to cross over , a deep , quiet voice sounded behind her .
Suicide ? Laurens body stiffened .
She felt the voice sounded familiar .
But at this moment , her heart was set on death .
She had no intention of caring who the man was .
She didnt even turn to look .
Mechanically , she continued to climb over the guardrail .
The mans calm , indifferent voice rang out again .
If youre planning to kill yourself , could you at least pick a place where theres no one around ? Lauren hesitated for a second .
She was about to die .
Did it really matter who was there to see it ? But the man didnt stop .
His tone was lazy , as if he were stating facts that had nothing to do with him .
If I dont intervene , I seem too cold blooded .
But if I do , its like Im meddling in your fate .
Whether I care or not , it doesnt do any good for me .
Lauren was speechless .
Then , slowly , she turned her head .
When she saw the man clearly , she froze in surprise .
She recognized him .
It was the same man who had offered her a cigarette on the stairwell not long ago .
A thin trail of smoke curled between his fingers , white tendrils rising and scattering in the night breeze .
The smoke blurred his sharp features , softening the cold lines of his handsome , distant face .
1/3 21:45 In Mar Chapter 92 An Interrupted Farewell Finished He flicked the cigarette gently with his long , slender index finger , tapping off a small spray of ash .
Even the most casual movement from him seemed effortlessly elegant .
Want one ? Felix arched his brow slightly , holding out the cigarette as he spoke .
Lauren looked at him.
Her eyes were empty , like the still surface of a dead sea .
After a while , she slowly lowered her leg from the guardrail and turned to face him .
Her voice was hoarse , like broken sandpaper scraping against raw flesh .
You say you dont want to interfere with my fate .
So why are you stopping me ? Felix took another slow drag of his cigarette , exhaling a faint ring of smoke .
It hung in the air between them before drifting away .
His gaze followed it briefly before settling back on her .
Life is like a play .
Sometimes , all it takes is an extra spectator for the story to change .
Im curious .
If you.
dont die tonight , what kind of story will you end up writing ? Lauren stared at him in a daze .
From beginning to end , his expression was so calm that it bordered on cold indifference .
He seemed utterly unconcerned whether someone lived or died .
And yet , it was this cold , aloof man whose offhand remark and words that werent even meant to comfort stirred something deep inside her .
After all , who truly wanted to die if they still had a reason to live ? And if life could be a brilliant performance , who would willingly ruin their own stage ? Laurens gaze dimmed again .
My storys already ruined .
Theres nothing left to watch .
But Felix didnt agree .
Thats not necessarily true .
The best parts usually come at the end .
Silence hung between them .
Lauren lowered her eyes , staring at the mess of scars littering her body , as if contemplating his words .
After a long moment , she lifted her head .
There was a faint glimmer in her dark eyes .
It was like the first .
crack of dawn piercing the night .
Do you think I can start over ? Why not ? As long as you want to , you can start anytime .
Felix answered .
A complicated warmth spread through Laurens chest .
His words felt like a shaft of light breaking into the endless darkness she had been trapped in .
Suddenly , a cold wind swept past , making Lauren shiver uncontrollably Felix noticed .
He immediately shrugged off his black coat and handed it to her .
Put it on .
Dont catch a cold .
Lauren hesitated briefly , but in the end , she reached out and took it .
As she wrapped the coat around her thin frame , a faint scent of tobacco and the lingering warmth of his body enveloped her , bringing her an unfamiliar sense of comfort .
Thank you , she said quietly .
Really want to thank me ? Felixs tone was lazy .
2/3 21:46 Thu , Mar 27 Chapter 92 An Interrupted Farewell Hmm ? Lauren blinked at him in confusion .
You said you wanted to thank me , he reminded her .
Lauren blinked again , momentarily lost .
Ah … Yes … Finished Her wide , dark eyes stared up at him , innocent and bewildered , like two polished gems catching a faint light in their depths .
Felix looked at Laurens dazed expression , and it tugged at something in him .
The sharp edges of his phoenix eyes softened .
A hint of amusement flickered here , and even his thin lips curved up faintly .
I hear youre good at embroidery , he said .
His voice was as cool as ever , but there was something beneath it now .
A subtle pull .
A temptation that was hard to refuse .
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