Daniel's face turned to the side from the slap. He fell silent for a long time before standing up, grabbing his coat, and heading for the door.
Before leaving, he glanced back at Lisa, who was still seething from the violation.
"I'm sorry, Lisa. But I won't give up!"
With that, Daniel left.
Lisa suddenly felt exhausted.
She lay back on the couch, staring blankly at the white ceiling.
She and Daniel had indeed shared a beautiful past. It was once her most cherished memory. She had once believed Daniel was the love of her life until she met August.
August was completely different from Daniel.
Daniel had taught Lisa how to love. He had given love its flesh and bones. August, on the other hand, had given love its soul.
*****
Lisa began to focus more on her life, no longer dwelling on
