"But matters of the heart are never fair," Chandler said, looking at Lornell now, he somehow felt a sense of familiarity, "Lornell, don't take everything for granted. If you love Harley, love her wholeheartedly. If you don't love her, then don't hold her back. Harley is a good girl, worthy of being loved."
Lornell furrowed his brow, "Chandler, you don't need to concern yourself with what happens between Harley and me."
In other words, he hoped this topic would be dropped.
Chandler smiled, understanding the unspoken meaning behind Lornell's words, "I just hope you won't end up like me in the future."
"Of course, I won't be like you," Lornell said, "I won't sacrifice myself to fulfill others, and I certainly won't torment myself like you have all in the name of so-called love."
Chandler looked at Lornell's youthful face, but some things are easier said than done. If matters of the heart were so easily controlled, there wouldn't be so many unrequited loves in this world.
Just then, Harley's voice came, "Lornell, come over here for a moment!"
Lornell left first.
"By the way, have you seen Tina? Where did she go? She said she was going to the garden to get some fresh air!" Harley's voice came again after a moment.
"No, it was just Chandler and me in the garden," Lornell replied, his voice fading away.
Tina, hiding in the shadows, breathed a sigh of relief. It seems she hadn't been discovered.
However, Chandler, who was in plain sight, suddenly stiffened.
His face changed, and after Lornell had walked away, he surveyed the garden and suddenly said, "You heard, didn't you?"
Tina's body became tense. She heard Chandler's voice again, "Whatever you heard earlier, don't pay it any attention!"
After saying these words, Chandler's footsteps could be heard leaving.
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