Chapter 557

Elijah showed up the next morning. He was wearing a windbreaker with a wool coat over it and thick pants. It must have been freezing outside. He brought me a full set of down jackets and thermal underwear. When I tried them on in the bathroom, I found that they fit perfectly. I sat quietly and realized that he still remembered my size despite everything. Once I was done, I felt weak, but he had already packed all my luggage. I was slightly surprised. He had never been the type to handle things himself. When we were still together, someone else would take care of his daily needs most of the time. I didn't expect him to be this different now. Seeing that I was dressed, he smiled and said, "Ari, let's go. The car is downstairs." He held his cane with one hand and pushed the luggage with the other. I silently followed him, watching him carry a pile of things. "Let me help you," I said, stepping forward to take the bag from his hands. He quickly grabbed it back. "No, no, you go pr