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.

the attention of everyone around them, including Alyssa's and

the snow was about to fall on her, she shrank in panic and, without thinking, leaned into

his head and

moment, they were both covered in snow from head to

where Alyssa stood, it looked as though Jasper had shielded Sheryl in his embrace, a gesture that

it sent a sharp pang through

up in her eyes, and she struggled to swallow the lump forming

shattered, just like the snow crashing to the ground—splintering into a messy, slushy

naughty child! I've told you not to kick the tree, but you just refuse to

reprimanded the child

really sorry! Are you both alright? Would you like to go indoors to warm yourselves up by the fireplace and dry your

that had fallen on the top of

"It's alright.

normal for children to be naughty." Sheryl

she turned and looked

to sweep the snow off his

Jasper was staring

even noticed how close Sheryl was to

sorry, Justin." Alyssa's eyes

directed her sorrowful gaze

to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Justin noticed how

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