Chapter 9 After staying in New York for five years , she was worn out . She booked the earliest flight to Charleston . When she was little , she was raised by her grandma . She didn't move to New York to live with her parents until junior high . Charleston wasn't as developed as New York . In comparison , it might even look old . But Marlene had beautiful memories here . Since her grandma passed away , it had been a long time since the last time Marlene visited Charleston . It was 11 p.m. when she arrived . She went home alone with her luggage . With her grandma gone , the old house had been vacant ever since . However , as in her childhood , Marlene opened the door and called out , " Grandma , I'm home . " This time , no one answered . Dust and cobwebs were everywhere in the house . Marlene cleaned it silently . By the time she made her bed , it was 2 a.m. already . After a shower , she flopped onto the bed . When she worked in New York , she was often sleepless at night . Once she got home , her insomnia was cured automatically . She slept without dreams . It was near noon when she woke up the next day . The first thing she did was visit her grandma's grave on the mountain . 0.00 % 08.25 Chapter 9 17 206 wombers There were a few visitors every year . The lush grass made it look desolate . Kneeling before the tomb , Marlene began pulling out the grass with her hands . " Grandma , I haven't visited for a long time . How have you been in the other world ? " My parents are fine . Don't worry about a thing . I quit my job . " And , Grandma , I broke up with him . " Sadness flooded her heart . The phrase " break up " actually didn't fit in her relationship with Kenyon . Technically speaking , they never started a relationship . Her grandma had seen her with Kenyon once . Judging from their intimacy , the old woman had guessed something was going on between the two young people . She had asked Marlene if Kenyon was her boyfriend and when she was gonna bring him home . Blushing shyly , Marlene had denied . But deep down , she was eager to introduce Kenyon to her family . Then , she told Kenyon about it indirectly . Having been in the business world for many years , certainly Kenyon read her mind at once . When he heard Marlene's words , the smile on his face was cold and seductive . Come to think of it , it carried a tad of mockery . " Marlene , are you kidding me ? Why should I meet your grandma ? " She would be lying if she said she wasn't sad back then . But crazily in love , she made excuses for him . She told herself he was too busy and that 24.16 % 08.25 Chapter 9 they hadn't defined their relationship yet . Yet she neglected the real reason : he didn't care . He didn't care because he didn't love her . Tears flowed out of her eyes unbidden . Marlene wiped her eyes . How could she be so stupid back then ? She was simply a fool . Luckily , she withdrew from the relationship before it was too late . When she was about to go down the mountain , she heard a shout . Marlene looked and saw a man crawling out of the grass . It was awkward . She bent over and saw the man's face . " Dr. Jensen ? " Alaric shook the dried grass off of him and smiled awkwardly , " Ms. Fawcett , small world . " Marlene wasn't silly enough to think it was really a coincidence . Her gut feeling told her Alaric was following her . Alaric was quick enough to sense her mood : Pointing to a nearby spot , he explained , " I wasn't following you . My grandpa's grave is also here . " Marlene ignored him . She subconsciously felt nothing would happen between them . So , further communication was pointless . She turned to leave . Alaric hurriedly caught up to her . " Isn't it a coincidence ? I know you . Your grandma might also know my grandpa . " He prattled on . Marlene walked quickly in front . When she was about to reach the foot of the mountain , a scream came from behind her . 51.41 % 08:25 Chapter 9 She looked back . It turned out Alaric fell face down . " Ouch , I'm dying here . Ms. Fawcett , I'm dying . " ZAB Your bers Marlene had to turn around to check on him . She had never seen a doctor acting this way after tripping over . " Ms. Fawcett , your grandma is my grandpa's neighbor . And we two know each other . You can't watch me die , can you ? " Alaric cried out loud as if he were really dying . Annoyed , Marlene wished to slap him . " Drop it ! " she snapped . Out of options , she could only support him along the way as they went down the mountain . Marlene's hometown was a small town . People knew each other . Seeing her supporting Alaric , they kept asking , " Marlene , is that your boyfriend ? " At first , she would reply . But later , she couldn't be bothered to respond . Despite his inner joy , Alaric didn't say a word along the way . At the hospital , the doctor looked first at the CT scan images and then at Alaric , who was wincing with pain as if his legs were broken . " Your bones weren't injured . Your tendons are fine . So are your muscles . As a grown man , why are you howling like this ? "