Chapter 2

When Ethan came back down, he had changed into dry clothes and casually took an empty seat at the dining table.

The friends, tipsy from drinking, naturally draped an arm over Ethan's shoulder.

"Ethan, stay longer this time. Olivia will always keep a room for you anyway."

"How nice, to always have someone as your solid backup."

"I say, you two might as well get marr—"

Olivia cleared her throat lightly.

She moved closer to Adrian, trying to break the awkward atmosphere: "Adrian, thank you again for helping celebrate my birthday today."

The scent of lily of the valley enveloped him, but Adrian felt a chill run through his body.

Adrian had always known that Olivia had a deeply meaningful first love - Ethan.

When Olivia's company was just starting out, Ethan had quit his high-paying job at a foreign firm without hesitation to support her.

Even now, years after Ethan had left, Olivia's friends were still so close with him.

They laughed and joked together, reminiscing about old times.

Adrian picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of food.

But he couldn't taste anything.