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."

that he couldn't see. "You're my boyfriend. Of course, I should be nice to you. Do you really want to stay in that pitch-black house alone on Christmas Eve?

leaning in close,

could tell what "do

just had to ask that at the

in response. While she was holding tightly onto his hand, he

grew ever stronger. She couldn't understand why he was happy and thought to herself,

deep breath and said, "Christmas Eve is my brother's birthday. If it's okay, I'd like to bring you

suddenly froze in his

wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but it felt as if

and looked down at the magnolia blossoms in his

a feeling he was going to reject her. Did

willing after you've remembered everything..." His voice was hoarse, and he started

hurried to keep up, her

came out of nowhere. But I've figured it out-I like the vulnerability you show me, like you can't

on others, and I enjoy it when someone relies

out all in one breath, then grabbed his wrist. "So even if I get

back, I'll

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