In a place unseen by Lily Smith, Hadley Morrison silently departed from the birthday banquet, his tall silhouette standing out, somewhat lonely, amidst the lively crowd.
The party continued, but he knew that everything to do with Lily Smith henceforth would have nothing to do with him.
Her life now had someone else's involvement, and another man had already entered her future.
After one last glance at Lily Smith, Hadley Morrison sighed softly, got into the sedan, and instructed the driver to leave.
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One month later, the university entrance exam results came out. Lily Smith was first in the city; Hadley Morrison was second. Lily Smith continued her studies at a local university, whereas Hadley Morrison chose to study in the United Kingdom.
Lily Smith never thought that when Hadley Morrison called her, it would be to break up with her.
By that time, Hadley Morrison was already on the other side of the ocean, thousands of miles away.
