Dawn Sutherland’s gaze was somber, and her face showed deep emotions of sadness.

"Second brother, I believe Beauty Grant will come back, definitely! She likes you so much... Oh right, isn’t there a project launching ceremony at your company in a couple of days? Are you going to hold it as usual?"

Speaking of that, Dawn Sutherland’s gaze deepened, "I’ll hold it as usual. I’ve sent an invitation to the CEO of the Grant Clan, but I know she won’t come."

"That’s not certain, don’t be so pessimistic," Nico Haynes comforted, "But your recent reputation hasn’t been very pleasant."

Dawn Sutherland gave a bitter smile, "Only now do I understand how hurtful and difficult rumors can be, something she alone had endured before. You don’t know how much I regret, feel heartbroken, and despise myself now."

Nico Haynes patted Dawn Sutherland’s shoulder, seemingly recalling something, his tone lightened considerably, "Boss Seys called, saying Little Girl Morris showed some reactions, maybe she’ll wake up soon! Next week is Ryan and Iris Seys’s full-month celebration, Boss Seys would be overjoyed if Little Girl Morris wakes up before then!"

"Ariel showed some reactions? Was it the antidote they gave effective? Arlo and Ariel finally see some sunshine after the storm!" Dawn Sutherland thought, this was perhaps the most delightful and unexpected news in recent times.

"Hey, second brother, why not become in-laws with Boss Seys! The kids are so close in age, how wonderful! Don’t let good things go to outsiders! If you have a daughter, let her marry Ryan; if you have a son, let him marry Iris!" Nico Haynes teased and then sighed, "Why don’t I have a little kid myself! If I had a son, I’d teach him every day to chase Boss Seys’s daughter!"

"Arlo would break your leg for trying to make a move on his Little Princess!" Dawn Sutherland chuckled.

"Look at this letter that arrived five years late, see what Beauty Grant wrote to you." Nico Haynes said as he watched Dawn Sutherland’s palm.

Dawn Sutherland’s gaze paused slightly, his fingers somewhat stiffly and slowly unfolded the light blue letter.

Entering his sight, her handwriting appeared in the depths of his gaze, sinking it further and further.

"Second brother, when I first picked up the pen to write this letter, I mustered the greatest courage of my life, not knowing whether the outcome would be good or bad, but I will endure it. Second brother, I’m sorry, for secretly loving you under the guise of being your little sister all these years.

Second brother, you may not know, but I’ve always kept a text message on my phone. I’ve changed several phones, yet that message stayed stored in every one of them, without the courage to send it.

It’s merely four simple words, but I’m afraid once I send it, this faux sibling affection that fuels my secret love might come to an end...

So, I’ve been cowardly for many years.

And now, I can only pick up the pen and write those four words, words I’ve hesitated over for many years. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

I like you—

Second brother, actually, I’ve always been behind you. It’s just that I’m in the shadow, and you under the moonlight can’t sense me.

Second brother, the roads in City C, whether leisurely or in a hurry, have many of our footprints, all become meaningful because you’re by my side.

Second brother, I will wait for you until you achieve everything you’ve ever wanted. I know you have dreams and aspirations, but can you add me to your dreams?

Second brother, could you add your surname before my name?

I promise to be quiet, obedient, and won’t cause you any trouble.

Second brother, I can’t bear to put down the pen, because I know, once I do, it might be the last time I speak to you. Perhaps, if you refuse me, you might never want to deal with me again...

But second brother, I truly hope that when I grow old, the person beside me will still be you...