The two of them teased each other, each laughing at the other's clumsiness. After walking quite a distance, Nina glanced back at the cliff, feeling like she had missed something.

Nash noticed her hesitation and joked, "You're not thinking about staying another night, are you? Not worried about running into that snake's husband?"

Nina thought for a moment, "Seven-Leaf Clover thrives in damp places and venomous snakes often guard it. Could the Seven-Leaf Clover be inside the cave?"

She was only speculating, though. The cave was always dark, and the books mentioned that the Seven-Leaf Clover needed some sunlight to be considered top-quality. It thrived in the shade but also needed sunlight. It was almost like people, needing the company of others, yet craving solitude.

A contradictory existence.

Nash considered her suggestion and realized she might be right.

He offered, "I'll go back up and check. You can wait here."

"No, let's go together. If that snake's husband shows up, we can watch each other's backs."

They shared a knowing smile. It was a joke that only people in sync could understand, just like them. They both knew exactly what the other meant.

is Seven-Leaf

the cave, they finally found a clump of Seven-Leaf Clover in a secluded

to stream in. The clover thrived there, standing out vividly against the other weeds, like a princess among

out to pick it, but

Is there a problem?" he

It needs to stay intact. Otherwise, it'll wilt before we even

en

expression of disdain, she chuckled, "It's as delicate and precious as a princess. You

Nina's coat and

her, "Just be careful. Ifat gets damaged, we can always find another one. But you can't get hurt, understand? I can't face Orion if anything

with a smile, but she handled the clover with

Clover were fragile, likely due to the cold damp environment it grew in. Nina carefully dug up the entire plant,

hand, it was time to return. Thinking of Orion's condition, Nina did not

as they were both out of the cave, they started their journey

hold hands, and eventually, Nash had to wrap his

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