Regret washed over her as Effie realized her distrust in Walter.

With Walter's departure looming, she hastily inquired, "Which airport is he at now? I need to see him."

“He's currently at..." the woman replied, naming the airport.

"Thank you," Effie murmured before turning to the director, urgently requesting leave. "Director, I have an urgent matter to attend to. I'll resume shooting upon my return."

With that declaration, she dashed out of the hall, heedless of the director's response.

The woman watched Effie's departure, feeling a pang of envy. If only Walter loved her as he did Effie, she would have cherished their bond more.

But it was time to move on.

She had harbored feelings for him for over a decade, yet he remained devoted to Effie. In this emotional battlefield, she conceded defeat.

Effie left the filming site and hurried to the airport mentioned by the woman.

While on her way, she dialed Walter's number repeatedly, but each attempt ended in frustration as the calls failed to connect.

Undeterred, she persisted, but Walter remained unresponsive.

As her anxiety mounted, she disregarded a long red light, her mind replaying the woman's words.

“Walter, forgive me. Please wait for me. Don't leave the country, or I'll never talk to you again."

Fueled by determination, Effie accelerated.

At last, she arrived at the airport.

Navigating through the bustling terminal, she frantically scanned the faces of countless travelers.

Her desperation grew palpable.

Then, she glanced up at the departure board, noticing a flight about to embark on its international journey within minutes.

Panic surged within Effie. Amidst the crowd, she finally spotted a figure bearing a striking resemblance to Walter.

Effie approached him, tentatively calling out, “Walter...”

Just as she believed she had found him, the man turned around, and her heart sank as she beheld a stranger's face.

It wasn't Walter!

A wave of confusion washed over the man's face. "Do we know each other?"

"I apologize, it seems I've mistaken you for someone else." Effie offered a gentle, apologetic smile.