In an instant, the two of them tumbled onto the bed together.

Remington was underneath, protectively holding Lizetta above him.

Lizetta was in a state of shock, gasping for air. As she came to her senses, she tried to struggle free.

But Remington tightened his grip around her waist and suddenly spoke up.

"I admit that when I saw you beaten and bruised on that snowy night years ago, I thought of Stella. And yes, the first piece of orange candy I gave you was Stella's favorite."

Hearing just this much, Lizetta felt as though her heart was being sliced open; unable to hold back, she had tears stream down her face.

Each tear, heavy with her grievances and shattered feelings, fell directly from her eyes, and landed on Remington's forehead, nose, eyelids, and lips.

For a moment, Remington panicked. He quickly lifted his head, kissing her, trying to soothe her broken heart.

"Don't cry, let me finish!"

to hear it anymore. Since you love her so much, just share your deep feelings with her. She'd probably love to hear them, and she'd be touched. Don't tell me, I don't want to be

and clumsily climbed

one step when Remington caught

pulling her hands away from her ears to his lips for a tender kiss before he said

we know about love at that age? Do you think I'm some kind of reincarnated god of love?" Remington felt that his actions should prove he wasn't the

Remington was cold-hearted and indifferent.

Remington, feeling bewildered. Remington tightened his grip on Lizetta's hand and placed it over his heart as he

was a childhood companion, a kin, and a

the answer she had been longing to hear for

so straightforward, not hiding anything; he said it

felt dazed, unsure whether to believe him

Stella is six years older than you, and you two have different personalities, looks, and hobbies. How could I ever see you as her stand-in?" Remington couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity; he gently tapped Lizetta on

did I not realize before that you

pain grounded her, reassuring her

You yourself

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