4

This morning, I saw William still selling breakfast when I arrived.

I didn't understand why he hadn't moved away, but I had no intention of patronizing his business.

I naturally noticed the moment of disappointment in his eyes, but I knew deep down that he and I were not in the same world anymore.

Perhaps we were in the past, but not in the future.

So, I thought it best to avoid any unnecessary entanglements.

After leaving the hospital where I had handed over the hair samples for DNA testing, I caught a bus to a store that sells surveillance cameras.

I made a quick purchase of what I needed.

Between the DNA test and buying the camera, I had used up more than half of my pocket money.

I had to save the rest. Otherwise, I might end up malnourished before the college entrance exams.

On my way back home, I ran into William.

"Melanie, is it impossible for us to be friends? Like we used to be."

"William Blair, we're not from the same world."

He shook his head. "How do you know if you d