Chapter 23: I Just Didn't Want You to Be Lonely

After finishing their food, Ethan escorted Grace to the subway station as usual.

Although Grace had politely declined several times, Ethan stubbornly walked by her side anyway, leaving her with no choice but to let him accompany her.

Only the sound

Chapter 24: Help Me Keep It Safe

Time slipped by unhurriedly.

Two weeks had passed since the National Day holiday.

It was Thursday once again—a brand-new morning.

The classroom was somewhat noisy. Some students were eating breakfast, others were scrambling to copy homework, and the narrow aisles

Chapter 25: So, This One Is Yours Alone

Grace adjusted the brim of the cap with her hand.

The pads of her fingers absorbed its delicate lingering warmth.

Sensing it closely, a trace of his crisp, cool scent still hovered about it.

The cap was oversized, resting on her head in a way that barely c