Adeline did not take her daughter's words to heart . At this age , children are full of imagination and creativity , often speaking nonsense . It wasn't until her daughter's birthday , when she held two cupcakes with a familiar taste and shared them with her , that things changed . With just one bite , she knew that this flavor was something even Jonathan had never known . Only then did she finally knock on the door of the next - door neighbor , which had been closed for years . The door slowly opened . Even after so many years , Adeline could recognize the person standing before her as Christopher , just by his figure . But what made her gasp involuntarily was the gray hair at his temples ; he looked much older and more worn . She looked at his bloodless , pale face , and the once high - spirited CEO from her memories under the sycamore tree now seemed like a trapped beast , drained of all strength . " Christopher , it really is you . " Seeing the person he had longed for day and night , Christopher was momentarily stunned , then began to pour out the words he had kept in his heart . " I never wanted to disturb you . I just wanted to watch you quietly , even if just for a moment . After all these years together , I could never remove you from my life , so this was the only way . " " Addie , I'm sorry for all the hurt I caused you in the name of love back then . I apologize for everything ... " Christopher's voice was choked with broken sobs . He staggered half a step forward , but froze in place when he saw Adeline shrink back . After a long while , Adeline finally spoke . you climbed " Christopher , I actually let go a long time ago . When I was unconscious , I knew thirty thousand steps to trade your life for my safety . Later , when it came to Francesca , you 0.00 % 06:41 Chapter 20 288 Vouchers saved my life again . You don't owe me anything anymore ; everything between us has long been settled . " " I can't accept betrayal , whether physical or emotional . There is no possibility for us anymore , and you should have your own life , not stay by someone who could die at any moment . " " Christopher , leave this place . Go live your own life . " As Adeline turned around , Jonathan stood under the sycamore tree , holding their daughter in his arms and waving at her . Emilia called out sweetly , "Mommy , let's go home . Daddy has been waiting for you for so long . " Jonathan lowered his head to adjust his daughter's crooked headband . Looking at her adorable daughter , Adeline couldn't help but smile . She glanced up at Jonathan , only to find him gazing at her tenderly , his eyes filled with deep affection and doting love . The two of them exchanged a smile , and in that smile , a thousand words were transformed into endless understanding . Jonathan held his daughter in one arm and took Adeline's hand with the other . " Jonathan , did you know all along ? " He didn't say a word , only placed their daughter's small hand into hers . The shadows of the three of them overlapped in the sunlight , forming a warm shape , as if time itself had frozen in that moment . Christopher stood quietly , watching from a distance . He gazed at the gradually shrinking figures until the three of them completely melted into the twilight . Seven years later , Adeline's old illness relapsed . Christopher once again climbed the thirty thousand steps of Gracepeak Mountain , kneeling before the Lord for a day and a night , but it was all in vain . Three days after Adeline's death , Christopher took sleeping pills and ended his own life . He quietly closed his eyes in the hospital room , clutching the tokens that belonged to the two of them , hoping to continue his story with Adeline in the next life . 44.23 % 06:41 Chapter 20 288 iVouchers Jonathan , respecting her wishes , buried Adeline's ashes beneath the sycamore tree she had long prepared for herself . Afterwards , he boarded a plane with their daughter . As the plane broke through the clouds , sunlight streamed through the window , illuminating Emilia's sleeping face . Jonathan seemed to see Adeline waving at him . The end . 91.33 % Trish Harper misses her blind date with Adam thanks to Daylight Savings Time, and instead mistakenly meets Parker, a thoughtful paramedic. However, when she discovers her error, she's eager to cast as...