Natalie woke up to the sound of the alarm.

Sebastian stretched himself and rubbed his eyes.It was bright outside, and the howling wind from the previous night had blown the leaves from the trees, scattering them to the ground.

Natalie glanced at Sebastian and remembered what had happened last night.She had heard what Sebastian asked her last night.

Natalie had pretended to be asleep to buy time from answering his question.She felt an inexplicable void and unease in her heart, so she couldn’t give him an answer now.

But to her utter surprise, she had really fallen asleep.

“Why don’t you sleep longer? It’s Sunday.” Sebastian turned over and wrapped his arms around her.

The sunlight seemed to sharpen his chiseled features.But despite that, Sebastian looked gentle.He pulled Natalie closer to him.

“Today is Sunday? Oh, Gosh.I almost forgot. can’t sleep.I have something important to do.”

Natalie wriggled out of his hold and avoided meeting his eyes.Her face flushed with embarrassment, and she ran into the bathroom.

“What’s the matter?” Sebastian followed her.His jet black hair was sticking on end.His messy hair and the sleep lines on his face somehow made him look more handsome.

Natalie averted her gaze.

“I’m planning to visit Hannah.I haven’t seen her after she got discharged from the hospital.” “All right.Let’s go together.I’m free today.”

Sebastian squeezed the toothpaste onto the brush and handed it to her.

Hannah lived in the countryside. The village was surrounded by mountains.

They had to traverse the bumpy terrains to reach her house.

Sebastian got out of the bus and walked behind Natalie with bags of fruits and health drinks. Natalie led the way.

After they turned a corner, she smiled and pointed at an old house.

is probably making lunch.I

house in the

giant osmanthus tree that had begun to bloom.He could see

wafted in the air, making the yard look like a

do my homework.The flowers have just started to bloom. We

weeks and see when they’re in full blossom.When I was little, we didn’t have much money.Hannah would often make sweet treats for me using

interest, she wanted to share

smile made his heart stutter.Sebastian was never fond of the countryside.He had lived there with

of the impoverished place only depressed him.The two chatted

pulled

tableware shattering reverberated from the house, followed

bitch! You have signed the damn document! Give me the money!” “Damn

what happens if you fail to pay

saw a group of burly men surrounding Hannah with bats or clubs in their hands. It

so much

knife and vegetable

grey hair and the side of

grabbed the knife tight with her shaking hands, and pointed

you keep forcing me,

won’t force you,

with a scar between his brows spat on the floor and glared at

told me that you have a granddaughter.She lives in the city, right? I heard she is pretty. We want to see her.I’m sure she will visit you if

mobile from his pocket and knocked the stove

your granddaughter and ask her to pay your

it! You won’t call her? Fine! Break this old bitch’s leg!” the strong man bellowed

a cigarette in his mouth as the other men surrounded

asked a cald voice of

met her icy gaze.Natalie walked over and stood in front of

here to collect debts. This old woman owes us three

up in disdain. Natalie’s brows furrowed as

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