Juanita pouted, "And you said you're not drunk. It seems Chris can't handle mixed drinks. He gets drunk from red wine and foreign liquor."
She looked at Joyce reluctantly. "I'll go see you off the day after tomorrow. Ah, I really don't want you to leave."
Joyce smiled and said, "Don't see me off. Let's say our goodbyes tonight. It'll only make you feel more melancholic when the time comes. I'll come back often, and as soon as I return, I'll come see you. Just make sure to listen to Karl and follow his instructions, okay?"
Juanita sighed, "Alright. Am I not already listening to him? I'm just... Ah, forget it."
Karl smiled at her and remained silent.
At this moment, Justin stood up. "I'll say my goodbyes to everyone as well."
He extended his hand and shook hands with Luther and then Karl, gesturing with a smile.
"I came here by myself, and I'll return to the hospital in a little while. If you need anything in the future, feel free to reach out to me."
Juanita chuckled, "We'll need your support for our charitable endeavors."
"Of course," Justin replied.
He wore a smile as radiant as basking in spring.
"Well then, goodbye, everyone."
Justin nodded lightly. He was the last one to arrive and the first one to leave tonight. His purpose had been achieved, and it was time for him to go.
Just as he was about to step out of the private room.
Joyce suddenly called out to him, "Justin."
Justin turned around, his eyes flickering with a slight tremor.
"Take care of yourself once you're in Mufron," Joyce's voice sounded somewhat melancholic. She realized that after Justin left, they probably wouldn't see each other again for many years. The memories of their youth, with him as her confidant, were truly sincere.
Justin nodded.
Fearful that he wouldn't be able to let go, he took a deep breath.
A smile as tender and bright as ever appeared on his lips.
Then he turned around and left. He wanted to leave behind his most gentle smile and most carefree figure as his final farewell.
Perhaps they would meet again in the future, but who knew when that would be?
After he left, Justin quickened his pace towards the parking lot. After more than six years of love, it had ultimately come to nothing. But he had no regrets. He had made up for his past mistakes and had experienced life and death together with her. He had no regrets.
In the future, as the flowers bloomed and withered, going through the ups and downs of life, he only hoped for a peaceful and happy life for her.
In the private room, Juanita gazed at Justin's departing figure with deep affection and melancholy, sighing to herself.
In the end, it was a destined encounter without a destined outcome. After all, Joyce only had one person. Justin's appearance, dashing and lost, even she felt heartbroken when she looked at him.
Joyce checked the time. "We should go. Let's say our goodbyes here."
"Okay." Karl's emotions remained calm and steady. "Give me a call when you're back in the Capital."
It wasn't that he wasn't reluctant, but he suppressed his emotions and didn't want to show them, so as not to add to the melancholic atmosphere tonight. Over the years, they had formed an understanding. Letting go would take time for him as well.
However, now he had someone he needed to protect.
He pulled Juanita up. "It's time to go."
"Alright." Juanita's voice sounded hoarse, and her eyes were filled with tears.
Joyce and Luther bid their farewells to everyone, concluding tonight's gathering.
The next morning.
Nina woke up in her dorm room and looked at her surroundings. She was dazed for a moment.
Last night, Karl had taken Chris back to the secret base. Then he had taken her back to Jennifer College of Music in the Capital. She had tossed and turned in bed for a long time, only managing to sleep for a short while before dawn.
Chris was leaving tomorrow morning, and she wouldn't see him for a long time.
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