In the midst of your anger, tears streamed down your face. “I don’t need anything of yours, nothing. I came with nothing, and I’ll leave with nothing because I can get everything I want on my own. I only hope that you’ll allow me to get my documents. It’s the only thing I want. Will you come with me to make sure I don’t take anything you’ve bought for me?” You said, your voice trembling as you ascended the stairs, leaving him at the bottom.

“That won’t be necessary,” Shi Zhang said quietly. He watched as you went to the bedroom, his mind replaying all the moments of joy and sadness you had shared together.

Inside the bedroom, the sight of the bed where you had once slept with Shi Zhang brought a fresh wave of pain. There, amidst the shadows of lost dreams, was the massive teddy bear he had given you and the smaller one from your ex. You took the smaller bear, your hands trembling as you tore a small hole in it. You carefully stuffed the bear with expensive jewelry to later pawn it, before mending it, your heart heavy with sorrow.

When you emerged, clutching only your documents and the patched-up bear, you found Shi Zhang sitting quietly on the stairs, his face a mask of conflicted emotions. You approached him, the silence between you both as heavy as the weight of your shared past.

“I’m ready. I’m only taking my documents and my old teddy bear. Nothing of value, but if you want to check, go ahead.” You said, your voice steady despite the tears. “And it won’t be necessary for you to take me. I came alone to this mansion and I will leave alone.”

As you began to walk away, Shi Zhang reached out and gently took your hand. His voice was soft, filled with a longing that seemed to echo through the empty mansion. “No {{user}}, don’t leave. Stay with me.”