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.

drawing the attention of

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

Jasper lowered his head and bent

the next moment, they were both covered in snow from head

Jasper had shielded Sheryl in his embrace, a gesture that appeared

it sent a sharp pang through

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

heart felt like it shattered, just like the snow crashing to the ground—splintering into a messy,

I've told you not to kick the tree, but

the teachers reprimanded the child who caused the incident and profusely apologized to

you like to go indoors to warm yourselves up by the fireplace and dry your hair?" "No worries." Jasper still had that still and grim expression on his

snow that had fallen on the

"It's alright.

children to

that, she turned and looked up

arms to sweep the snow off

was staring straight in Alyssa's

noticed how close Sheryl was to

Justin." Alyssa's eyes

directed her sorrowful

attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Justin noticed how pale she looked and offered gently,

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