In the dimly lit foyer, Jonathan lingered for a moment before descending the staircase.

There, on the steps, Estelle and Xavier were deep in conversation. Upon hearing the footsteps from above, Estelle looked up, her frosty brows softening under the chill of the night.

Jonathan shrugged off his overcoat and draped it over Estelle’s shoulders, his eyes shifting to Xavier. “Why not come in for a drink or two?”

Xavier stood, a light chuckle in his voice. “I’ve already had the pleasure of toasting with some of Magdalen’s finest.”

He glanced at his watch, “Zach’s waiting for me outside. I should head back. Drop by the diner some time, and we’ll catch up properly.”

Jonathan nodded, “Drive safe!”

With a brief nod, Xavier addressed Estelle, “Magdalen’s tied up, I won’t bother saying goodbye. Pass on my regards, will you?”

“Sure thing!” Estelle replied.

“Take care!” Xavier said with an easy smile before striding away.

beside Estelle. The cool evening breeze was refreshing,

bottle hard tonight?” Estelle asked, noticing his gaze fixed

a grin. “Mind if I lean

patted her shoulder,

to his word, he

tall one,

the night sky. The ever-changing colors illuminated everything – one moment fading, the

reflecting in her eyes, breaking into

his embrace. In this loud yet quiet winter’s night, they watched the fireworks together,

softly, “I haven’t been sleeping well these past nights. Without you beside me, I keep waking

slender fingers tracing his

like her persona, cool and distant, yet

closed them, his lashes grazing her fingertips, a tickle that sent a gentle shiver

watched the brilliant display above, a shadow flickered in Estelle’s eyes. “I’ll be away for a while,” she

he murmured,

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