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Belinda kept her gaze fixed downward, her fists clenched. Despite the surge of emotions rising within her, she
responded in a strained voice, needing to know about Joyce. “I never thought | was responsible for Kristopher’s
awakening, nor am | trying to ‘wake up’ Joyce.”
She looked up then, meeting Cathy's gaze, her voice barely a whisper. “I just... want to see her once more.”
Her twas running out, shadowed by her terminal diagnosis. She longed to see Joyce while she still had the
chance, to deliver the jewelry she had made, fulfilling the promise they’d made years ago.
She needed to assure Joyce that, even in another life, they would remain best friends—or even real sisters.
“Whether you visit her or not, she remains unconscious, unable to speak or respond,” Cathy said coldly, her
disdain for Belinda palpable. “Seeing her will only comfort you, achieving nothing else. Drop this futile idea. |
won't give you the phone or any information about Joyce.”
With that, Cathy turned to leave, her voice echoing in the quiet evening. “It’s getting late. You can still catch a
taxi back to the city.”
As Cathy started walking away, Belinda, desperate, reached out and grabbed Cathy's wrist. Her voice trembled
with humility. “If you just givethat phone, tellabout Joyce... Even if | can only contact her family and
never see her myself, I'll do anything you ask.”
Cathy paused, then turned to face her. Her gaze was mocking. “And what could you possibly offer me?”
Taking a deep breath, Belinda hesitated, then her resolve hardened. “I can convince Anthony to consent to your
engagement with Kristopher.” In her desperation, she disclosed the pact she had once made with Kristopher and
added a new term. “| can also persuade Anthony to support your marriage.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith less than three months left to live, she was willing to bargain for just one last glimpse of her friend. In just
over two months, Kristopher could perhaps prepare for their engagement ceremony—but their marriage? By
then, Belinda would have turned to dust. Even if Anthony opposed their union, Cathy wouldn't exhher to
cast blame, would she?
Her words halted Cathy in her tracks. She turned, eyeing Belinda with suspicion. “You'll helpconvince
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“Yes.” Belinda nodded earnestly. “You know how much Anthony cherishes me. I'm certain | can persuade him
swiftly to consent to your engagement with Kristopher.”
Interest sparked in Cathy's eyes for a moment, but she quickly masked it. “You ctofor that phone and
Joyce's contact details. If | give you everything and that old man later refuses to approve my marriage to
Kristopher, I'll have no way to hold you accountable.”
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