Chapter 206
Frustrated, Avery unlocked her phone. "Fine, but if he’s not going to call, then I will."
She might look sweet and delicate on the outside, but Avery was far from timid. When she wanted something, she wasn’t the type to sit back and wait. If she missed Alexander, she’d take the first step—no overthinking, just action.
Just as Avery was about to reach out to him, her phone buzzed with a new message. It was from Alexander.
Her frown melted away, and a smile spread across her lips as she eagerly opened the text. Happy Christmas? she wondered.
The stern look on her face softened. What could Alexander possibly say?
But when she read his message, her eyes widened, and her heart began to race, thumping like fireworks bursting in the night sky. His message simply said:
[Turn left 300 feet; I’m waiting for you.]
A large magnolia tree stood exactly 300 feet to the left, its blossoms in full bloom. Every time Avery passed by, she was greeted by the sweet, intoxicating scent of the flowers.
With a glance at the tree standing tall against the cold night, she stuffed her phone away and hurried in its direction.
Underneath the magnolia, Alexander waited, his tall, elegant frame leaning slightly as he flashed her a smile. The soft glow of a nearby streetlight illuminated his face, casting a warm light over the delicate red petals above him. His handsome features, as flawless as polished marble, seemed to shine in the dim light. His smile, cool and captivating, outshone even the beautiful flowers.
Avery paused a few steps away, her hands clenched into tiny fists near her chin as she looked up at him, her eyes sparkling with surprise and joy. "What are you doing here?" she asked, her voice barely able to contain her excitement.