Chapter 80

As the words left my lips, I could sense the understanding in Diyo's eyes. The passage of time had cast a veil of nostalgia over my memories, and the thought of reuniting with them after such a prolonged absence stirred emotions within me that were both bittersweet and exhilarating.

I knew that Diyo would have been more than willing to accompany me. But this time, I felt a yearning for solitude, a need to confront my emotions and memories on my own thoughts.

The weight of those two years hung heavy in the air, like an unspoken burden that had grown too heavy to bear. The passing of time had only deepening the ache within my soul.

"Here you go." Diyo's voice carried a touch of urgency as he tossed the car keys in my direction, the jingle of metal resonating through the air, “take my car since we only have one here.” The weight of his gesture was not lost on me as I caught the keys, their cool surface pressing into the warmth of my palm. It was a simple exchange, yet it held within it a