Above them, a massive crystal chandelier suddenly plummeted from the ceiling, and right underneath it stood Sebastian and Maureen, laughing together.

In a split second, Sebastian's reflexes kicked in. He spun around, wrapping his body tightly around Maureen to shield her from the falling chandelier.

As the heavy chandelier struck his back and head, the impact sent shards of glass skittering across the floor with a bone-jarring crash.

Sebastian groaned, and blood quickly began to flow from his forehead and back. He staggered for a moment, then collapsed to the ground, losing consciousness.

The scene erupted into chaos. Screams, cries, and calls for help filled the room.

Soon, an ambulance arrived, promptly rushing the bloodied and unconscious Sebastian to the hospital.

Leona, her face pale, followed behind with her parents.

The lights in the surgery room remained on for a long time, and it wasn't until the doctor came out to announce that the surgery was successful and Sebastian was no longer in danger that everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Leona's parents, seeing how hollow and dazed their daughter looked, sighed deeply but didn't say anything more. They quietly took her home.

The drive back was quiet, filled with the weight of things left unsaid.

After a long while, Teresa finally spoke softly. "Nana, have you really thought this through? Are you sure you want to break up with Sebastian?"

Leona stared out the window, watching the night scenery pass by her. Slowly, a faint, weary smile spread across her face, as if a great weight had been lifted from her shoulders. "Yes, I've made up my mind."

She added, "Mom, you saw for yourself today. The person he cares about is no longer me."

Leona's parents exchanged a look through the rearview mirror, their hearts aching for their daughter.

They remained silent for a long time, as if making up their minds.

Her father, Eric Langham, finally spoke. "Nana, since you've made your decision, your mother and I will support you."

He continued, "Actually, I've been planning to expand the company's business to the south. So, we'll be moving the company and our home there. That way, we'll be closer to you when you start your university term."

Leona froze, her eyes welling with tears as she looked at her parents, who were full of unconditional love and support for her. Her throat tightened before she nodded heavily, choking out, "Okay."

It seemed that in the future, she and Sebastian would never meet again.

For the next two weeks, Leona's family quietly prepared for the move.

It wasn't until the day they were to leave that they went to the Kane residence to say goodbye.

When Henry and Olivia heard that Leona and her family were moving and that Leona had definitively ended things with Sebastian, they were shocked and deeply regretful.

"Nana, we've always thought of you as our daughter-in-law… Seb is just confused right now…" Olivia grabbed Leona's hand, her eyes reddening.

Leona shook her head calmly, her voice soft but distant. "Mrs. Kane, puppy love doesn't last. We'll both find better partners in the future."

Henry and Olivia tried to persuade her, but when they realized she was firm in her decision, they could only sigh in disappointment.

Seeing that time was running out, Olivia pulled out her phone. "I'm going to call Seb right now! He needs to come back and see you off! That brat's nowhere to be found after he got better…"

The phone rang for a long time before being answered. Olivia hurriedly said, "Seb, where are you? Come back quickly! Nana's heading to the airport to go to her university today! She…"

On the other end, Sebastian cut her off. "She's leaving today? Oh. Maureen and I are going tomorrow. If she's leaving now, she can go on her own. I don't have time to see her off. Bye now."

Before Olivia could respond, the line went dead.

Olivia stood there holding the phone, her face turning pale and then red with embarrassment.

Leona, seeing this, stepped forward and gently took Olivia's arm. "Mrs. Kane, it's alright. The plane's about to take off. Thank you for your kindness. If he's busy, it's fine. Whether he comes or not, it doesn't really matter."

Her parents quickly stepped in, trying to ease the tension.

In the end, amidst the awkwardness, Leona's family said their goodbyes to the Kane family and headed to the airport.

The plane soared into the sky, and through the window, Leona watched as the city she had lived in for 18 years grew smaller and more blurry until it was covered by clouds. Strangely, her heart felt calm.

She slowly closed her eyes.

Her relationship with Sebastian was truly in the past now.

Meanwhile, Sebastian kept his promise and accompanied Maureen to Northsea University to complete her registration.

He helped her with her luggage, went with her to her dormitory, and made sure everything was in order.

"Sebastian, are you done? Let's go eat together!"

Maureen, now settled in, smiled brightly at him.

"No, I'm tired. I want to go back and rest," Sebastian replied in a detached tone while rubbing his temples.

For some reason, ever since receiving his mother's call yesterday, there had been a vague, inexplicable irritation lingering in his chest.

"Well, okay then…" Maureen said, a little disappointed but not pressing him further.

Sebastian left the women's dorm and stood under a tree, the afternoon sun harsh in his eyes.

He instinctively took out his phone and opened the long-silent chat with Leona.

They had been at odds for so long, and he felt that her anger should have passed by now.

He had given her the cold shoulder for so long and even kissed Maureen in front of her. That should've been enough of a lesson.

It was time to offer her a way back and to suggest they get back together.

He imagined her expression when she saw him, the mix of hurt and hope in her eyes. A faint, self-assured smile tugged at his lips.

In the future, she would never dare to threaten him with breakups again.

But then, he realized he didn't know which dormitory Leona had been assigned to.

He quickly put his phone away and walked straight toward the student registration area.

"Hello, could you check something for me? Which dormitory is Leona Langham from the dance major assigned to?"

The senior student at the desk checked the computer for a moment before looking up with a confused expression. "Sorry, I couldn't find that name in the new student list."

Sebastian's faint smile faltered immediately.

He frowned and said, "What do you mean? She's definitely a new student this year. Check again."

The senior student carefully checked the list again, even pulling up the lists for other majors, before shaking her head firmly. "There's no Leona Langham, not even in other majors. I'm sure of it."

A sudden, overwhelming sense of unease gripped Sebastian's heart.

He remembered her snatching the acceptance letter from his hand that day, and her words that were interrupted by Maureen's call. Words he hadn't heard clearly…

An absurd thought that chilled him to the bone suddenly struck him.

He yanked his phone out of his pocket, his fingertips trembling without him realizing it as he dialed the familiar number.

But all that came through the speaker was a cold, automated voice.

"Sorry, the number you've dialed is no longer in service…"