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“What is it, Zinnia?” Nathan gently placed the peeled orange segments in her palm.

“Nathan, let’s go see Giselle.” Zinnia said, looking at him with purpose in her eyes.

Nathan looked puzzled. “Why should I see Giselle?”

With that, Zinnia and Nathan left their courtyard and headed to Giselle’s place.

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Nathan didn’t really believe in such things, but seeing the worry in Zinnia’s eyes, he finally agreed to accompany her to see Giselle.

When they arrived at Giselle’s courtyard, she was lounging on a recliner beneath the tree, soaking up afternoon sun.

the

Simon was sitting beside her, munching on fried cheese.

Giselle was getting on for years and often low on energy, so she hadn’t gone out to socialize with the neighbors that afternoon.

Only Giselle and Simon lived at the Polley residence. His parents were always too busy to come home, even during the holidays.

As soon as Simon saw Zinnia and Nathan arrive, he immediately jumped up and called out, “Zinnia. Nathan!”

“There you are! Come and sit,” Giselle said to them with a warm, affectionate smile.

Zinnia responded warmly, “Merry Christmas, Giselle!”

Giselle beamed and urged warmly, “Merry Christmas! Zinnia and Nathan, come sit down.”

Giselle turned to Simon beside her and said kindly, “Simon, go get some fried cheese for Zinnia and check if the mussels in the steamer are ready. If they are, pack some up for her, too.”

“Okay!” Simon chirped, scampering off to the kitchen.

“Come here, you two.” Giselle beckoned warmly, motioning for them to sit.

Zinnia and Nathan walked over and took their seats beside Giselle.

She could

cheek and said kindly, “Zee, you mustn’t cry on Christmas Day. I’m here, so don’t be

and then pouted, her lips trembling with

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her. Don’t cry, sweetheart if you cry now,

watched from the side, feeling

finally release her. Then she looked at Nathan, her kind eyes brimming with tenderness and sorrow. “Nathan, when you left five years ago. I told you that you would face a great trial.

listened to Giselle and turned to Nathan in surprise. How could I

his brows and said firmly, “Giselle, I can’t let my parents‘ murder go unavenged even if

performed divination for Nathan and warned him. “If you leave home, you will surely encounter a

Nathan would never give up avenging his parents‘ murder even

aching for the heavy burden Nathan carried, yet she knew well she could do

hand,” Giselle

dry yet warm fingertips

checking Nathan’s pulse, Giselle looked up, her eyes wide

knew Nathan would face a calamity, but she

an expert, but it was enough

body get this bad, and

looked at Nathan, the boy she’d watched grow up, with a mix of frustration and

gave her a gentle smile. “Please don’t be upset, Giselle. Your

and only now do

health, but he came back barely alive. Giselle was naturally

“Giselle, does this mean there’s still hope

softened.

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but one crucial ingredient is still missing. I’m afraid he may not

sure if that antidote will work,” Zinnia added, her eyes shining with desperate

rubbed the bracelet on her wrist, a solemn look replacing

works.”

works?” Zinnia’s heart leaped with excitement as she heard Giselle’s

their efforts for nothing. But if

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