Jasper also spotted Alyssa, who was in Justin's presence.

A beautiful and harmonious scene like this had also once appeared in his monochromatic memories.

He had once watched her play and laugh.

As time passed, another man had already taken his place by her side.

He had been the one who had initiated the breakup.

He said he didn't want her to waste her time on him.

He was also the one who had asked her to choose a good man for herself.

Nevertheless, when he saw Justin's interest in Alyssa and how happy they were together, an explicable taste of bitterness rose at the back of his throat.

Jasper clenched his fists tightly, the veins on his hands bulging.

It felt like a bee had stung him on the tongue, the prickling, numbing sensation spreading through his body.

Distracted by his own emotions, he barely noticed when a few snowflakes brushed against his sculpted face.

"Oh no.

Watch out, both of you!" Suddenly, a large clump of snow fell from the branches above Jasper's and Sheryl's heads.

scream, drawing the attention

her, she shrank in panic and,

head

both covered in snow from head

had shielded Sheryl in

it sent a sharp pang through

she struggled to swallow

shattered, just like the snow crashing to the ground—splintering

not to kick the tree, but you just

teachers reprimanded the child who caused the incident and

up by the fireplace and dry your hair?" "No worries." Jasper still had that still and grim

dusting the snow that had fallen on the top of his

"It's alright.

to

that, she turned and looked up at

lifted her arms to

Jasper was staring

even noticed how close Sheryl was

Justin." Alyssa's

her sorrowful gaze

now." Justin noticed how pale she looked and

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