As soon as Celine got into the car, she stared at her phone screen saver. It was the first photo we took when we were dating. She hadn't changed it in all these years.

She said, "Jericho, when I return from this trip, I'll make you the department director. As for our relationship, it should come to an end."

Jericho paused for a moment, then forced a smile, "Whatever you says."

He said this, but deep down he felt bitter. He was determined to make these last few days a time when Celine would be completely immersed in the joy, unable to forget it.

***

After Celine left, I threw all the breakfast on the table into the trash. Then I made a call, instructing them to clear out all my things from the house.

The place was rearranged, spotless. This home no longer held any trace of me, not even a single strand of hair.