Chapter 19 Don't Leave Me 2

• Back then, I even welled up with a few tears. It may appear somewhat naïve, but my affection for him dates back to my early childhood. I harbored a deep admiration for him, even during my elementary school years.
• Although I often crossed paths with him during family gatherings or his company's events, I could never find the confidence to initiate a conversation. He carried an aura of enigma and detachment, revealing his authentic self exclusively in Maureen's presence, where his smiles and laughter abounded.
• He handed me the microphone, leaving me puzzled. "I thought you were going to sing?"