我们在学校相遇，从那时起就一直是朋友。

We met at school and have been friends ___ever ___since.

自从他离婚后，他一直很沮丧。

He's been depressed ___ever ___since he got divorced.

这支笔是我父亲在我生日时送给我的，从那时起我就一直珍视它。

The pen was given [to me] by my father on my birthday and I have treasured it ___ever ___since.