Either the lover dies early, or due to various reasons, they have to live apart, never having the chance to meet again.
To Lindong, this seemed more like a curse.
Ethan opened the notebook personally given to him by McCarthy Delin, tore out the page where the "future Lindong" left a message, and tucked it into the inside pocket of his clothing. Then he handed the notebook to Mrs. Judith, saying, "This notebook should be returned to its original owner."
The two of them watched as Mrs. Judith put the notebook back onto the bookshelf.
The good news was that while McCarthy Delin's final envelope was unrelated to the magic web, it still contained some of his observations from within it.
Mrs. Judith was thoroughly familiar with the content of every book. She led Ethan and Lindong to the study, and it wasn't long before a thick stack of books was laid upon the table.
