After the war, Dawn City returned to its former peace. People bustled through the streets, and the calls of merchants echoed back and forth, as if that fierce and tragic war had never happened at all. Yet Lin Xiu's heart could never find tranquility. The departure of Bai Zhi was like a thorn deeply embedded in his heart, impossible to pull out.
He stood upon the city wall, gazing out at the distant horizon, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts. He had kept Bai Zhi's diary with him always; whenever the night grew deep and still, he would open it and read the words she left behind, as if she were still by his side.
"Lin Xiu." Lu Chen's voice came from behind, breaking his train of thought.
Chapter 26