Regret Came Too Late

As the two silently walked on, Ed was following behind Grace like a shadow.

Even though it was still snowing on such a cold night, Grace couldn't help but think of the time they had spent in that pit-two tiny little figures huddled together, not knowing how many nights they had gone through.

Now, years later, they were once again looking at magnolia blossoms in the snow at night.

In an instant, her frustration was replaced by warmth. She couldn't help but ask, "Does it hurt?"

In the dark, the corners of Ed's lips lifted slightly. "Are you asking because you care too much?" he questioned.

Grace realized he always found some way to confirm that she cared and loved him.

She swallowed hard and reached out to tug on his sleeve.

She thought of how these magnolia blossoms had been picked for Ethan and instantly felt a pang of sadness welling up from within her.

It felt like she was a cheating wife suddenly caught by her husband returning home. The guilt was just overwhelming.

She silently intertwined her fingers with his and said, "I'll come to your place in a bit and treat your wound."

"Mm."

"I'll bring you some good food tomorrow," she promised.

"Mm."

do something you shouldn't?" Grace's cheeks flushed red. Luckily, it was dark enough that he couldn't see. "You're my boyfriend. Of course, I should be nice to you. Do you really want to stay

strand of her hair behind her ear, leaning in close, and asked, "Then I can do whatever

what "do whatever I want"

at the

lip, feeling like life kept giving her lemons, and grunted in response. While she was holding tightly onto

grew ever stronger. She couldn't understand why he was happy

deep breath and said, "Christmas Eve is my brother's birthday. If it's okay,

suddenly froze in his

was just her imagination, but it felt as if

looked down at the magnolia blossoms in

to reject her. Did he really

see if you're still willing after you've remembered everything..."

to keep up, her tone

felt insecure, thinking my feelings for you came out of nowhere. But I've figured it out-I

because I've never been good at relying on others, and I enjoy it when someone relies on me.

blurted it out all in one breath, then grabbed his wrist. "So even if

I'll still like