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.

sat down beside Estelle. The cool evening breeze was refreshing, bringing a sense

bottle hard tonight?” Estelle asked, noticing his

tipsy,” Jonathan admitted with a grin. “Mind if

shoulder,

lips curled into a small smile, and true to his word, he leaned his head onto

small frame juxtaposed against his tall one, they sat in a strangely harmonious and

The ever-changing colors illuminated everything – one moment fading, the next blazing

in her eyes, breaking

embrace. In this loud yet quiet

eyes sparkled as he spoke softly, “I haven’t been sleeping well these past nights. Without you beside me,

tracing his face, cool to the touch but

like her persona, cool and distant, yet

over his eyes, he closed them, his lashes grazing her fingertips, a tickle that sent a gentle shiver through

flickered in Estelle’s eyes. “I’ll be away for a while,” she whispered. “You should stay at home. I’ll video call you every

murmured, “I want to

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