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Chapter 101

Author: Hauling Treasures
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-25 15:32:55
Iris and Jason paused, then awkwardly withdrew their hands at the same time.

Iris tucked her hands inside her clothes, tightly clasping them together. The sensation of Jason's touch lingered on her hand, as if it were still there.

Jason clasped his hands behind his back and remarked, "Spring is coming."

"Yeah," Iris replied, gazing at the river. "The wind isn't as cold anymore."

She looked up at the starry sky and sighed, "People are so busy surviving that they tend to forget to just stop for a moment and appreciate life."

"Look at all those stars, Mr. Just," she said, directing his attention upward.

Jason glanced at the night sky. Its quiet expanse was filled with countless stars, evoking a sense of wonder.

A gentle breeze stirred Iris' hair, accentuating her facial features. Jason's gaze rested softly on her. Now that she was awake, she did not look that gentle anymore. She exuded a resilient air, which sometimes hinted at a hidden sharpness. It made her even more captivating
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