I became stiffened all over because of surprise and daze.

Due to our undignified separation and the awkward moments, it was hard for me to talk to him calmly after the divorce.

My final definition of our relationship was clear. That was, to keep all the things separate.

Neither of us should add to the other party’s burdens in life.

I collected my thoughts and looked at him with a neutral expression. “What are you doing here?”

“I…”

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