âMm, the party isnât going to be over anytime soon. If you wanna wait until after Mr. Hayes leaves, Iâm
afraid thereâs still a long time to go, so you might as well go upstairs to rest.â
Knowing that Sashaâs pride wouldnât allow her to run away like a coward, Brandon was considerate
enough to make this offer.
In the end, she agreed. âOkay.â
Two minutes later, both of them left the banquet hall together.
Brandon was initially going to check into a room upstairs for Sasha to rest, but when they passed by
the hotelâs garden, she suddenly paused in her stride.
With a pallid complexion, she pointed at a bench near the lake, motioning that she wanted to sit there.
âItâs really windy outside. Wait here while I get you a coat.â
âMmâ¦â
Sasha nodded compliantly and allowed Brandon to guide her to the bench.
It really was windy.
However, she could hardly feel anything, let alone the wintry blasts on her skin. Only fatigue and
emptiness were left, making her feel as though all someone had sucked the strength out of her and her
soul had left her body.
Mom, why is life so tiring?
Sasha gazed up at the sky just as someone spotted her and called out, âSasha Wand? Are you Sasha
Wand?â
Huh?
Hearing someone call her name, Sasha subconsciously straightened and looked toward the source of
the voice.
A young man in a black suit had come to the garden at some point. He walked over upon catching sight
of Sasha, looking pleasantly surprised.
âYes, Iâm Sasha Wand. And you are?â
âOh wow, Ms. Wand! Donât you remember me? Iâm Dr. Kayeâs student, and that makes you my senior.â
The man quickly took out a work ID and handed it to Sasha.
Dr. Kayeâs student?
Sasha pondered for a moment as she tried to recall anything about this man.
But because her time with Dr. Kaye wasnât that long, she had no recollection of this self-proclaimed
junior of hers. However, since he mentioned Dr. Kaye, she still offered him a polite nod.
âItâs nice to meet you. Is there something you need?â
âWell, not exactly. Dr. Kaye passed this psychology book to me before she left. She said that I had to
find you and give it to you no matter what.â
The young man took out a book just then.
Sasha was taken aback.
âBefore she left?â Her mind zoomed in on these three particular words and surprise was written on her
face. âDr. Kaye left? Where did she go?â
Sasha was quite emotionally attached to this doctor. First, she was her motherâs good friend.
Second, she had helped Sasha a great deal previously, saving her and the triplets as well as arranging
for her to flee abroad with two of her children while keeping it a secret.
Dr. Kaye was someone she would be forever indebted to.
Hence, the manâs words brought a pang to her heart.
âYes, she was transferred to another province, but she said that if you miss her, you can call or visit her
any time.â
âReally?â
âOf course. Youâve always been Dr. Kayeâs beloved student. Otherwise, she wouldnât have asked me to
give you this book. Iâve been looking everywhere for you, you know? Luckily, I attended this birthday
party with my family today and chanced upon you.â
The man had been strangely enthusiastic the moment he appeared. When he spoke about chancing
upon Sasha, he became even more animated, revealing a row of white teeth as he grinned.
Seeing this, Sasha could only gratefully accept the book from his hand.
âThank you. I really appreciate it.â
âItâs no problem at all. Dr. Kaye said that this book is very important. It contains the treatment for
hereditary schizophrenia which youâve been searching for. You read more about it in there.â
Silence ensued.
For a good few seconds, Sasha searched her mind, trying to remember whether she had told Dr. Kaye
about this before.
Did I really ask her about the treatment for schizophrenia?
âMs. Wand, may I ask? Whoâs the patient with this disease?â
âWhat?â
âI mean, the patient with hereditary schizophrenia. Dr. Kaye said that itâs someone very important to
you and that youâve been searching for a cure all these years. Can you tell me who it is? I majored in
psychology and even studied abroad before. This is a rare disease. Perhaps I may be of help to you.â
The man stated his question clearly this time and seemed to be genuinely concerned.
Sashaâs heart missed a beat.
He majored in psychology? And even studied abroad?
For some inexplicable reason, as she looked into the manâs eyes, the encouragement and concern
swirling in them seemed to call to her like a sirenâs song. All of sudden, she was hit with a strong
impulse to reveal the secret she was burdened with for such a long time.
Perhaps itâs really time I shared this secret with someone; this secret that has haunted me for so many
years.
I dedicated the first half of my life in pursue of an answer, but I always hit a dead end. I really need
someone to help me now.
Someone whoâs well-versed in this specific area. Yes, I need it.
Sasha parted her lips to speak.