Aldana Candi lowered her head, feeling as if her heart was about to shatter. She buried her face in the soft scarf, letting her tears be absorbed completely.
...
Philip Shaw had left, but life had to go on.
Although he hadn't stayed here for many days, he left behind many things.
The toothbrush they bought together at the supermarket, which he personally chose, was still placed alongside hers in the bathroom. When Aldana was tidying up, she couldn't help but fall into a daze for a long time until Ellen Candi called her downstairs. When she didn't respond, Ellen came up to find her sitting on the toilet, crying while holding on to the things he left behind.
Philip Shaw's toothbrush, toothpaste, and cup—all the things he left—Aldana packed them into a transparent storage box. The scarf and gloves she had knitted for him were also placed inside.
It was as if time had been sealed away, waiting for its owner to return and open it personally.
