The man was always like this-constantly pulling strings behind the scenes, grinding the gears of others.

It was no wonder no one liked him.

...

While things were tense on one side, Grace had already walked about half a mile along the narrow path.

The farther she went, the stronger the scent of magnolia blossoms became.

The snow was falling heavier by the minute, and she regretted not bringing an umbrella. After walking another thousand feet or so, she finally reached a flat clearing.

There, she saw the magnolia blossoms. They were even more beautiful than the ones she had seen beside the ruins.

She quickened her pace, planning to snap a few branches and leave. She had decided to bring some ancient calligraphy and paintings tomorrow morning to offer for the trade.

But just as her hand touched a branch, she heard the sound of footsteps- someone walking on snow.

The path lights dimmed. When she saw the familiar figure approaching, she was a little surprised.

"Ed?"

The man walked up and broke off several tall branches taller than she was-and placed them in front of her.

Grace felt like the snow had blurred her vision. She raised her hand to brush the flakes from her lashes.

"Why are you here?" she asked.

"I followed you. You passed by my house and didn't even stop to see me. Who are you picking flowers for?"

She was screwed.

jealous—and when he got like this, she knew she'd have to work hard to coax him

all places, did she have to run into

remember you like them too.

she tried to brush it off, she quickly took the

with those?"

the top of her head, his

"Liar."

a large bunch and asked, "Is

She was worried the manor's owner

enough. Let's

a dozen or so branches,

back and

gone a few steps when

panicked and

Where does it

didn't respond, which only made

the

reached for her phone

wrist.

He cupped

in her arms might scratch him, Grace hurriedly threw

she turned her head away, her

do I taste blood? Are you hurt?" she

Instead, he kept trying

feeling in her palm. She

had used an injured hand to break off

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