The Last Time I Loved Him (Autumn and Ryan) novel Chapter 42

Chapter 9

I settled down in a small coastal town. After exploring the surrounding sights, I found work as a pottery instructor at a seaside DIY shop, teaching customers how to make pottery or helping create ceramic pieces. I didn't tell anyone where I was - not even my parents. So, when I saw Theodore, I was utterly shocked.

That day, I was working as usual, cleaning up the pottery tools.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a figure at the entrance.

Assuming it was a customer, I greeted them quickly, "Hello! How can I help you?"

But he stayed silent. When I looked up, I realized it was Theodore. He stood there, looking at me as if he'd just found a lost treasure. After a long pause, he finally spoke, "It's been a while."

A gentle breeze blew, scattering the hair over my forehead. I tucked the stray strands behind my ear and smiled, "It has been a while."

I took Theodore on a tour around the small town. We strolled through narrow alleys, sometimes passing groups of playful children. We walked side by side, occasionally stopping to admire the scenery.