Chapter 144: Am I Really Less Important Than a Fish?
Haley was clearly startled by Leon’s answer. It took her a long moment before she finally spoke.
“You really don’t hold back on yourself at all, do you? Can’t you say something nice for once?”
“Then should I tell you another story?” Leon glanced at the bobber. No signs of a bite. Since there was nothing better to do, he was more than happy to pass the time with Haley.
“I’m listening.” Though she doubted Leon could come up with a good story, curiosity still got the better of her.
“Alright, here it goes.” Leon thought for a moment before starting.
“The man in the photo was holding a floral umbrella. That umbrella was the most treasured belonging of the girl he loved. He had come to the river, carrying her umbrella, to the place where she had last appeared. So he cast a hook—one that carried his longing—into the water, hoping to bring back the girl who once walked with him along the riverbank under that umbrella, just to see her one last time.”
When he finished, Leon looked at Haley with a teasing smile. “So? Not bad, right?”
“No. Not at all.” Haley’s eyes were red now, clearly touched.
“How can you think of something so tragic? That’s way too cruel.”