The End of Fate Isn't Always Forever

She walked up to him. He instinctively kept a certain distance from her. With a hint of melancholy, she said, “Brother Xi, you... don't recognize me?” He froze for a moment, then blurted out, “Brother Xi?” Crystal-clear tears trembled and fell as she said helplessly, “You really have forgotten me.” Even more confused, he asked, “Did we know each other before?” Her tear-streaked face slowly formed a faint smile. “Brother Xi, time has diluted the feelings between us and made you forget me. I don't blame you. I only resent Heaven for making me wait so many years before I could meet you again.” His attention had been entirely focused on that other woman, and he had forgotten her name. “Mi...” Her tears fell faster, her smile grew brighter. “Brother Xi, you've forgotten my name, and now you still haven't remembered...” Only then did he realize how deeply he had hurt her. Seeing that other woman approaching from afar, she forced herself to manage one last smile, giving him the most heartbreaking smile time had ever seen, then turned and walked away without hesitation. Her back looked so thin and proud, yet there was a hint of helplessness in it. Left all alone, he watched her slowly disappear amid the falling leaves. He felt an endless sorrow, yet had no idea where it came from. Sorry, I'm working hard to revise it, so I've locked some chapters and taken down others. I'll post them all again soon. Please keep an eye on me and cheer me on. Thank you! I'll post at least 10,000 words a week. Please trust me. I hope you'll share lots of feedback. Thank you!