Chapter 16

Calista found herself by a river, the stillness broken only by flowing water. She breathed out, watching her breath mist in the cold air. The harsh wind and sand somehow made her feel unexpectedly free.

Footsteps crunched behind her. Before she could turn, she collided with a solid chest.

“What are you doing by the river at night?” Henry’s voice was tight with worry. “The wind’s brutal, and it’s starting to snow. You haven’t fully recovered from falling in the pool–don’t risk getting sick again! He shrugged off his coat and draped it over her shoulders.

His unexpected concern startled her. Then a detail in his words caught her attention. “The pool… were you the one who saved me?”

Henry nodded, frowning. “Do you know how dangerous that was?”

The genuine concern in his voice touched something in her, making her throat tight. “Henry, thank you. I had no idea it was you. I should have thanked you sooner.”

He ruffled her hair affectionately. “Don’t be so formal with me.”

at his sudden smile.

Let’s get back before you

the dormitory, Henry pressed a small box into her hand.

away without looking back.

out laughing–who would have thought the stoic Henry

rhythm. Their days filled with machine calibrations and data

but fulfilling work.

with hard–to–find supplies, chat with her during breaks, make

first satellite

excitement.

spread through the base about them

you and Henry together?”

invite us to the wedding!”

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