Chapter 156


Allison flashed a warm smile. "Thanks a lot, you've really gone above and beyond. Here's a little something to help with that camera you've been eyeing."

"Oh, it's me who should be thanking you guys. You're like living angels, really. Thank you, thank you!" the man said, bowing over and over. "May your love last forever!"

"Thanks."

After leaving the inn, they wandered through the nearby market. Allison picked up a bunch of handmade trinkets to take home for Sabrina, Olivia, and Joy.

Late at night, snowflakes drifted down, wrapping the world in a peaceful silence.

The couple stood by the window.

Joshua's kisses fell like a gentle rain, each one more passionate than the last. Allison felt dizzy, swept away by his embrace.

Inside the room, the heater's warmth fogged up the floor-to-ceiling windows, leaving behind the faint outlines of Allison's hands.

Afterwards, Allison felt pleasantly worn out, her body relaxed and content.

"Thank you, Joshua."

feet, heading for the bathroom. "Thank me

softly. "For always being there for me, loving me like no one else,

and Emily, he was

with a touch of sentimentality. "Joshua, you know, you're nothing like Shawn." Joshua didn't mind her mentioning Shawn. Instead, he asked gently, "How

he spoke, he'd already carried

warm even in winter. Joshua gently placed

just different from Shawn. Even though I dated him, I never felt like I wanted to keep him all to myself, and I didn't really enjoy

up a washcloth to softly clean

pleased with Allison's words. A smile tugged at his lips, and his eyes were bright with

say? I want to keep you all to

lowered, his emotions hidden, but the small smile on his lips gave him

"Allie," Joshua called softly.

"Hmm? What is it?"

"Do you like me?"

missing a beat, Allison replied,

pressed further, "And how much is

After a moment, she looked up, meeting his gaze with sincerity. "A lot. Like you the most. Only you.

cout

take your place in

heart."

was moved and leaned down to kiss Allison.

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