Never had I met someone who wanted to expedite her own demise.

Standing behind Colin, I could see Jasmine's every gesture clearly. Her eyes sparkled with hope when she mentioned the gift. They were transfixed on Colin. Love threatened to overflow from her orbs. She truly believed that the man she had saved would prepare a gift she'd love a lot.

I was sure that she had feelings for Colin. Unfortunately, love couldn't be shared. Colin loved me, and he had no more love left for her. No matter how much she loved him, I'd never let her take him away from me.

Something swelled within my chest. It was the fearlessness to protect my love and the man of my dreams. I was like the beast who had to protect its territory, even if it meant I'd bleed.

your former schoolmates, we couldn't come empty-handed." I appeared

frozen smile on her face turned into a grimace. Frowning, she did not accept

this our junior who majored in art? I see she has grown into a fine woman after all these years," said a man who was walking toward us, oblivious to the tension that was unfolding between Jasmine and

very important to you girls. The gift is so beautifully wrapped,

with a polite nod.

tricks, which would

embarrass herself in front of everyone? Jasmine continued to smile wryly as she accepted my gift. She began to open the gift under everyone's expectant cheers. My heart was pounding,

nonetheless Colin's savior. Did I pick a mean gift? For a second, I wanted

green box appeared once Jasmine unwrapped the present. As she opened it, a delicate luggage tag emblazoned with the words "Pick Me!"

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