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

tile-roofed house in the distance — it was simpler

osmanthus tree that

scent of flowers wafted in the air, making the yard look like a

that Osmanthus tree and do my homework.The flowers

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

great interest, she wanted to share snippets of

stutter.Sebastian was never fond of the countryside.He had lived there with his mother

the impoverished place only depressed him.The two chatted as they walked to the small

smiled and pulled the gate

response.Sounds of tableware shattering reverberated from the house, followed

the money!” “Damn it! If you don’t pay the money,

This is what happens if you fail to pay

Hannah with bats or clubs in their hands. It

much money.Please

back beside the stove, still holding knife and vegetable scattered all over the

hair and the side

the knife tight with her shaking

me, I will

won’t force you, you old

between his brows spat on the floor and glared at

heard she is

man took out his mobile from his pocket and

your

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

in his mouth as the other men

a cald voice

turned around and saw Natalie’s pretty face and met

to collect debts. This old woman owes

man glared down at Natalie.His plump face looked fierce as his lips curled up in disdain. Natalie’s brows furrowed as she glanced at Hannah, who was staring at the

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