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Chapter 35: An Undefined Feeling

Author: Black Pearl
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-13 22:16:40

On his first day in Italy, Caspian just wanted to sleep. His body felt heavy after the exhausting long journey. He thought that perhaps, after enough rest, he could enjoy his vacation.

But the second day didn’t go as planned. Hoping to shake off the boredom, Caspian started dating a few local women.

They were beautiful, friendly, and seemed genuinely interested in him. Yet, everything felt empty. Their smiles, the lighthearted conversations at the seaside restaurant on Spiaggia dei Conigli, even the nights that ended in his hotel room—all of it was nothing more than a meaningless routine.

“This is just a waste of time,” he muttered softly on his balcony, gazing at the rolling waves in the distance.

Four days passed, and Caspian had had enough. Spiaggia dei Conigli hadn’t given him the joy he’d hoped for. In a sudden decision, he booked a ticket home.

Working remotely had seemed enjoyable at first. But it had only deepened the void that had haunted him for so long.

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