Episode 12

'Don't worry. It is not a bad start. I told you Noah was going to be crazy about you. His love for you will outweigh yours.'

"Honey, can you get me a glass of water?"

"Yeah, I'll be right back!" Crystal exclaimed.

'Is Leo still at home? Or is he taking the day off?' Irene inquired when she heard Leo's faint voice from behind the speaker.

'Ah no. Because Leo was sick, he decided not to come to work. Okay, then, I'll call you later. Bye!'

The conversation was over. Irene placed her cellphone on the table. Her gaze was glued on a photograph she had unintentionally opened from her laptop's gallery.

A photo where Irene stands next to Noah with a big smile, while Noah stands with a shy smile. They are both looking at the camera while holding the medal they won at the math olympiad championship a few years ago.

Irene was overjoyed at the time because she had finally gotten a picture with Noah. She even hung the photo on a small cupboard in her room. Every morning, Irene always s