Chapter 2 After settling Grandma's ashes , Mia wandered aimlessly through the streets . When she looked up , she realized she'd unconsciously walked to her old high school . Through the locked gates , she gazed down the tree - lined avenue and seemed to see herself from over a decade ago . A frail body hidden in an oversized uniform , following Dominic from a careful distance . He was the school's golden boy , his name permanently fixed in first place on every ranking . Beneath his tall , handsome exterior lay an aloofness that kept everyone at arm's length . She'd harbored a secret crush on him , like so many teenage girls do - watching everything about him from afar , never daring to get close . And he'd never once looked back . Their only interaction during those school years had been in that little alley by the campus . Mia glanced toward it , then quickly looked away . She didn't dare continue down memory lane , afraid her tears would betray her again . Just then , the owner of the dessert shop nearby stepped out . ' Sweet girl ! Haven't seen you come for dessert in years ! " ' Let me treat you - the usual ? " After all these years , she'd recognized Mia instantly . Mia's eyes reddened as she hurried to a corner table , head down . The shop owner brought over the sweet soup , pointing to another corner with a gossipy grin . So what happened between you and that handsome boy who used to sit over there ? " Mia's pale face showed a moment of confusion . How could the shop owner know about her teenage feelings ? Eyes can't hide secrets , you know . " Though that handsome boy never came back after graduation ... " The owner continued chattering away , but Mia didn't hear a word . he'd thought she'd hidden it so well , but if even the shop owner could see through her , how could Dominic truly know nothing ? The same corner seat every time , always ordering the same flavor as him , even their perfectly timed " coincidental " encounters on the vay to and from school . she'd been like a fixed NPC in his high school experience , appearing in his line of sight day after day for three years . Someone with is photographic memory should have at least found her face familiar . 01:19 My Dead ' Much 6.46 Chapter 2 Yet after their marriage , he'd never mentioned it once . Even when she'd shown him their class graduation photo , his response had been bland , unrecognizing . Mia took a sip of the sweet soup . It tasted the same as before , but she couldn't swallow it . She pitied her younger self - so shy , so full of secret joy . And she pitied her current self - too worn down to even dare demand the truth The shop owner's voice rang out again from the doorway . ' What's the occasion today ? You're here too ? I didn't hear about any alumni reunion for your class . " Mia looked up to see Dominic carefully helping Letty through the door . The owner chatted excitedly with them , casually gesturing toward Mia's seat : You got married ? Is this your wife ? " That girl over there is also from your class ... " She turned back to find the seat empty , only a full bowl of sweet soup left behind . ' uzzled , she muttered , " Where'd she go ? She was just here . " 3ut Dominic's attention was entirely on Letty . He helped her sit down , asking softly what flavor she wanted . The owner smiled knowingly . You really treasure your wife ! Even stickier than the high school couples in my shop . You found yourself a good husband , weetheart . " etty blushed and nestled into Dominic's arms . He smiled tenderly back , ordering for them before devoting all his attention to caring or her . Across the street under an elm tree , Mia's fingernails dug into her palms . he was a coward . She'd done nothing wrong , yet the moment they walked in , she'd fled like a criminal . he remembered how after their marriage , she'd once invited Dominic back to their old school for sweet soup . He'd frowned and haken his head . Mia , I'm very busy with work . If you want some , have the housekeeper buy it for you . " What's worth remembering about high school ? It's all in the past - why dwell on it ? " Only now did she understand . fis memories had never included her , so naturally he didn't want to revisit them with her . nside the shop , Dominic felt a burning gaze fixed on him from somewhere , but when he turned to look , he saw only an elm tree swaying in the wind . Seeing him distracted , Letty fed him a spoonful of sweet soup . ' What are you thinking about ?" 01:19 6.60 % Chapter 2 Dominic shook his head , pointing toward the alley beside the elm tree . " Do you remember that place ? " During his reckless youth , he'd offended many people . Finally , one day after school , several upperclassmen cornered him in that very alley He'd taken down the first wave , but more kept coming . Eventually , an iron rod struck him in the tailbone from behind , sending him to his knees . The leader spat at him as the rod prepared to fall again . Dominic thought he was going to die there . Suddenly , a voice cracked from the alley entrance : " The police are coming ! Right here - someone's bullying with weapons ! " The half - grown boys panicked , dropping their weapons and fleeing . But no police entered the alley - only a girl in an oversized uniform . She ran fast , her ponytail bouncing behind her . His head hurt too much , blood blurring his vision . He couldn't see her face clearly . He only remembered her choked voice calling his name : " Dominic , you're going to be okay ! " " Hold on , I'm calling an ambulance right now . " ' Don't fall asleep , okay ? Look at me , you ... " When he woke up , he was in the hospital . A police officer sat beside him , pointing to a ponytailed girl outside the door . Thank God your classmate was there . You were bleeding pretty badly - could've been touch and go . " The ponytailed girl entered and said quietly . ' My name is Letty Kane ." If you're okay , I should get back to class . " Dominic snapped out of his memories , looking at Letty beside him . She'd saved his life , so when she came to him for help , he'd agreed without hesitation to protect her . Letty , thank you for that day . " Letty smiled back at him , but as she glanced toward the alley , something flickered unnaturally in her eyes . 01.10 6.004 Chapter 3