With five years stolen away, can love be rekindled?

Everyone was waiting for his answer with a sense of eager anticipation, as if watching a show.

But clearly, his response was no surprise.

William tightly held Judy's hand and looked at her affectionately.

"Now, Judy is the only one in my heart. She cured my illness. She's been by my side for these five years. I will definitely treat her well for the rest of my life."

The audience burst into thunderous applause.

Judy's face was beaming with a happy smile, and she gently leaned her head on William's shoulder.

In front of the screen, Selina witnessed this scene.

William's every word was like a sharp blade, piercing Selina's heart directly. Her brows knitted tightly into a frown, her eyes instantly turned red, and tears welled up and spilled out like a flood breaking through a dam.

Beside her, her best friend, Anna, was so angry that she stamped her foot. "Selina, why don't you tell him the truth? You've only loved him all along. Things are not at all what he thinks! You did it to save him. If it weren't for you, he would have been gone long ago. How could he be so successful now!"

Selina raised her hand to wipe away her tears, her voice choked.

"Okay, Anna, stop. He won't forgive me. Now, I just hope he can be healthy and happy, that's all..."

Anna looked at Selina, who was so sad and dejected, and couldn't help but sigh in frustration.

She said with concern, "But what about you? All these years, you've endured so much alone. It's so unfair to you!"

Selina shook her head with a bitter smile.

Her gaze remained fixed on William's figure on the screen, and her thoughts drifted far away as memories of the past came flooding back...

In the evening, she returned home in low spirits.

"Mom!" A clear and cheerful voice rang out immediately.

Her daughter, Brook, rushed out of the room like a lively little bird and threw herself into Selina's arms.

Selina forced herself to be energetic, stroked her daughter's head, and put on a smile.

"Happy birthday, my dear!" Today was her precious daughter Brook's birthday.

Brook raised her rosy - cheeked face, her eyes shining brightly.

She said expectantly, "Mom, did you buy me that super - pretty princess dress?"

The princess dress was something Selina and her daughter saw in the mall before.

It was extremely expensive.

At that time, to make her daughter happy, Selina promised to give it to her as a birthday gift.

But that dress was really too expensive, and she... Selina's heart sank.

She took out a princess dress that was similar in style but much cheaper. She said to her daughter apologetically, "Honey, Mom is not capable enough. I haven't earned a lot of money. Can you wear this one first? Next year, next year Mom will definitely buy you the dress you like."

Selina squatted down, her eyes red, and her voice slightly choked.

Upon hearing this, the smile on her daughter's face disappeared instantly, and her little mouth pouted unconsciously.

But after a while, her daughter, being very sensible, took Selina's hand and said softly, "Mom, I don't want it. You work so hard every day and still have to take care of me. It's already very difficult for you. I was being too naughty."

Hearing her daughter's words, Selina couldn't hold back anymore.

Tears welled up and fell to the ground.

She hugged her daughter tightly, filled with self - reproach.

"It's Mom who's not good enough. I can't buy you the things you like. You have to suffer with me."

Holding her daughter, the image of William suddenly flashed through Selina's mind...