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.

Xavier had left, Jonathan sat down beside Estelle. The cool evening breeze was refreshing, bringing a sense

bottle hard tonight?” Estelle asked,

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

patted her shoulder, “Come

a small smile, and true to his word,

against his tall one, they sat in a strangely harmonious and cozy

The ever-changing colors

fireworks reflecting in her eyes, breaking

quiet winter’s night, they

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

his face, cool to

like her persona, cool and distant,

he closed them, his lashes grazing

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

he murmured, “I want to come with

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