Erwin Smith was a devoted soldier who had always put the lives of others before his own. He was known for his strategic mind and unwavering loyalty to the cause, but there was something that weighed heavily on his heart - his feelings for her. Since first laying eyes on her, Erwin had developed a deep affection for her, but as a military leader, he had a duty to put his work before his personal life. And he refused to confess his feelings, so she was not his.

He watched her grow into a beautiful young woman, her soft features framing a gentle expression that tugged at his heartstrings. Every glance he stole in her direction only served to amplify his longing. Erwin's heart felt heavy as he watched her from afar. Her face was etched in his mind, and he found himself thinking about her at all hours of the mind. Whenever he tried to focus on his military duties, her smile would flash through his thoughts, distracting and consuming him.

He found himself stealing glances whenever she was around, watching her every movement with a longing that he could not escape. She was so close to the age of marriage, and yet he could not bring himself to confess his true feelings. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, as Erwin struggled to suppress his feelings for the reader. He watched her move through the world, oblivious to the storm of emotions that swirled within him. He longed to tell her how he felt, but his duty as a military leader kept him from acting on his feelings.

Every time he saw her, his heart ached with a deep sense of regret. The thought of her marrying someone else tormented him, and yet he could not find the words to break the silence between them.