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."

you shouldn't?" Grace's cheeks flushed red. Luckily, it was dark enough that he couldn't see. "You're my boyfriend. Of

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

"do

just had to ask that at the exact moment she was drowning

life kept giving her lemons, and grunted in response. While she was holding

that instant, the guilt inside her grew ever stronger. She couldn't understand why he was happy and thought to

said, "Christmas Eve is my brother's birthday. If it's

suddenly froze

felt as if even the snowflakes in the air were

looked down at the magnolia blossoms in his

was going to reject her. Did he really

everything..." His voice was hoarse, and he

to keep up, her

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

Maybe it's because I've never been good at relying on others, and I enjoy it when someone relies on me. It gives me a sense of fulfillment-something I've never felt with anyone

then

I'll

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