Chapter 531

Eliza waved goodbye to Juan at the airport, turning away with a heavy heart. She nearly bumped into someone as she turned around.

"Oh, sorry!" She quickly apologized, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. As she looked up, she found herself staring into a pair of familiar eyes. "Manuel? What are you doing here? Off on a work trip?" "Not at all." He reached out instinctively, steadying her with a gentle touch. "I came here just to see you."

Just to see her?

Eliza blinked, her brow furrowed in confusion. "Is everything okay?"

"I heard you've been feeling a bit down lately, so I thought I'd invite you for a hike." Manuel's voice held a hint of worry, fearing she might say no. He quickly added, "I figured you might want to have a chat with Master Henry." Eliza's mind was indeed a whirlwind of thoughts. Master Henry, a wise soul, had once offered her guidance three years ago, and his compassion and insight had left a lasting impact.

With that memory in mind, she nodded internally. "Right now?"

"Yep, we've got time." His lips curled into a gentle smile.

Eliza gave a small nod, "Sure, why not."

needed to clear her mind, not just lose herself in the routine

mountain loomed ahead, its peaks layered beautifully. As they reached halfway, a light rain started to fall, bringing a chill to the air and a hint of melancholy to the year's end. Without hesitation, Manuel shrugged off his coat and draped it over Eliza's shoulders.

a comforting warmth against

bit reluctant. "I'm okay, really. You should

he gently stopped her. "Cold's no big deal for a

stride, his stamina clearly outpacing hers. Maybe it was his way of keeping her from

en

to keep up, and they reached the summit just

smoke rise defiantly through the rain, her heart a mix of emotions. It was like each wisp held conversations of the past and whispers of the future,

to mind

quietly reminded

herself back to the present and

Master Henry, leaving Manuel outside. What was

he hoped for

continued its

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