" Fourth Farewell . " February 9 , 2024 - the day I finally came home . " We're going home today ! " I'm sitting in the car , holding my phone , giddy with excitement as I film the scenery rushing past the window . Every now and then , I turn the camera on Carolyn sitting beside me . But as we get ready to get out of the car , my smile falters . I can't walk anymore . Carolyn helps me into a wheelchair . I catch a glimpse of the sadness on her face , so I challenge her to a race . I hand her my phone , then push myself forward in the wheelchair , rolling ahead . I look back at her . " Come chase me ! I've got four - wheel drive now - I'm way faster than your two legs . " Carolyn laughs and jogs after me , filming as she goes . I reach the apartment first . I glare at her , pretending to be annoyed . " Carolyn , if you're going to let me win , at least make it look convincing ! You actually blamed altitude sickness for not being able to run ? That's ridiculous . " She just smiles and stays quiet . We're nearly broke . That night , two bowls of pasta with eggs were the best meal we could afford . Outside , fireworks kept popping . We huddle together under the lamp , talking late into the night . " Carol , do you remember the first time we met ? " " Of course . You had the biggest runny nose - I swear , you were the messiest kid at the orphanage ! " She laughs . 0.00 % 21:14 Chapter 5 288 Vouchers " Why do you only remember that ? What about my heroic rescue ? Why don't you ever mention that ? " " You've got some nerve ! Raymond was just crouching down to pick something up . You insisted he was trying to lift my skirt . Then you two started fighting , and both got punished- no dinner for either of you . " Thinking about meeting Raymond for the first time , my mind drifts . Nineteen years . It's hard to believe we've known each other that long . Just then , the clock strikes midnight . A strange feeling comes over me . I look at Carolyn for a long time before I finally say , " This year marks our 20th anniversary . " " That's right , Eve . We still have so many more sets of 20 years ahead . You have to stay with me . " " Okay ... " Suddenly , my eyelids grow heavy . My head slowly leans onto her shoulder . I close my eyes ... 62.08 % 21 : 145 Chapter 6 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!
