Seems like I haven’t lost much.

“People say that wishes made at the Lotus Temple will come true. Do you want to try?”

Arching his brows, Colin handed me some candles.

I did not take it. “I don’t have any special wish to make besides hoping that the living is well whereas the dead rests in peace. Everything is fated and pre-destined.”

Summer came running towards me. “Mommy, do you have anyone you long to meet? You can ask for your wish to be granted in your dreams.”

I chuckled and took the lit candle from her hand to place it on the incense burner. “I don’t need to ask for that, Summer. I can see whoever I want to see in my dreams, always.”

Tilting her head, Summer did not quite understand what I said. She gazed at Colin. “Mr. Johnson, what about you? Have you made a wish?”

“My wish is for you and Michael to grow up happily.” Colin grinned with a candle in his hands.

Right when we were leaving, sullen dark clouds gathered along the horizon while cold wind blew in our direction.

Colin offered me his jacket. “Your body is weak, don’t catch a cold.”

I declined with a polite smile.

He frowned and then covered me with his jacket nonetheless.

by the arm, Summer asked softly,

few words, he lifted his head to look

would never beat

a smile to Colin’s face. He did not

the jacket on my shoulders. My heart did not skip a beat. It’s just a regular care and concern

the children dozed off. Colin drove us back

the yard, he wanted to

it. It’s late, you should

senses and obliged. Although he was already in his forties,

served as the best form

was nothing more than predictable daily meals and a gentle

my arms, I sent him off. Suddenly, my phone rang. It was

to show up now?” a low, sexy

the yard and found a familiar silhouette under

him. I could sense a pair of eyes staring at

been four long years. He’s become even more impressive and dependable, exuding an effortless charm, and is still as attractive

bag, a child falling asleep in one arm, and holding a phone on the other, I

up. As he approached

handing the bouquet to me.

knew he would be back, but I

having a joyful heart is better

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