Chapter 126
Suddenly, I wanted to cry.
Yes, I wanted to cry so badly.
Because I hated the flower blooming on my chest. Because the snow falling so heavily was too beautiful. And because of you—because you were smiling at me so gently. Because I liked you... I wanted to cry.
I understood instantly what your confession meant. And I already knew what this feeling I had for Aiden was.
Maybe, from a long time ago.
How could I not know? How could I not know this feeling?
That kind voice, that kind smile, those kind hands, that kind warmth... You gave all of it to me, without hesitation. You were so kind—how could I not like you?
You slowly seeped into me.
Even when I was buried in darkness, your face would rise so clearly in my mind.
On gloomy days, on days I missed you, I would sit blankly in front of the cake you liked and think of you.
I liked how you’d always be the first to ask if I was okay when a forgotten memory gripped me out of nowhere.
I liked how you’d quietly whisper that it would be okay when I was struggling.