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Where Snow Can't Follow Chapter 4
Looking out the window, the warm summer breeze carried away my exhaustion along with the lingering chill of Atlantia. What a lovely place. "Tony's house is currently under renovation, so you're going to have to stay at my place for a few days. Your room's ready for you, so just go upstairs. It's the second room on the right, and it's right across from my room."The room had a great view with a huge floor-to-ceiling window, but the décor was… Something else.Pink. Everywhere. I wouldn't even be surprised if I saw a rainbow unicorn somewhere. What, did he think I was a child?In any case, I was too tired to play the straight man, so I freshened up and collapsed on the bed.In my dreams, I returned to the day when I first met Lucas in high school. He leaned on the windowsill, wearing headphones as he read a book. The wind rustled the trees outside, tousling his hair and the hem of his snow-white shirt. It was like a scene straight out of a movie.Back then, the girls silently
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"Susan, did you ever spend time in the military?" I stiffened, not quite sure how to respond. "For a few weeks as a mandatory course for university… Why are you asking?""Well, I was just considering transferring you to the security department, considering how you stand at attention so well. Is that fine with you?""No, please don't!""Then get in here already!"At that moment, I wanted to call my brother and ask him what had happened to Charles these past few years for him to develop such a sharp tongue.Sitting at his desk, he casually crossed his legs, long fingers tapping the keyboard as his sharp eyes scanned the screen, his lips curled in a smirk."You wrote this quarterly report?" I felt a little uneasy. "Yes, sir.""It's pretty well-written..." He nodded."Thank you, I'll continue doing my best!"Then, he looked up at me. "It reminds me of Romeo and Juliet."Rewrite this. I want it done before I get off work."I was heartbroken, but backing down wasn't my speed. I
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As I rushed upstairs, I couldn't shake the feeling of his gaze lingering on my back.The next morning, Charles came downstairs with dark circles under his eyes. "Sir, did you pull an all-nighter writing that report?" I asked, surprised. Was writing a report actually really hard for him?"Just call me Charles when we're at home."I lowered my head and continued eating, trying not to laugh at him.That morning, he wore sunglasses to the company. In the break room, everyone gathered around me, gossiping. "Susan, what's up with Mr. Lawson today?" "Who knows? Maybe he just wanted to change up his style."-Finally, it was my day off. Charles wanted to be a proper host, take me sightseeing, and treat me to some good food. Just as I got in his Maybach, I got a call from an unknown number back home. No one other than my parents, close family and my lawyer should have had this number, so I picked up.On the other end was Lulu's sobbing voice. "I'm sorry for disturbing you, Susan,
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The moment he saw me step out of the car, his body visibly tensed, even trembling slightly. Not that any of that mattered. Before leaving home, I'd already made up my mind to draw a clear line between myself and the past. I was determined to be as stubborn as I was when I wasted seven years foolishly devoting myself to Lucas. He still hadn't left by the time night fell. I sat there at the table, eating noodles and stealing a few glances outside the window. Under the dim yellow glow of the streetlights, he looked particularly lonely."Who's that? Are we being haunted by a vengeful ghost or something?" Charles walked in dressed in light-colored linen loungewear. Holding a mug of coffee in one hand and resting the other in his pocket, he looked like he was striking a pose for a magazine. "Lucas." I muttered, worried that he might call the police and make a scene. He let out an exaggerated, drawn-out "Ohhhh", clearly having heard of him before. "So that's the idiot from the
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"I only did that to get you to meet me! We were so good in the past, so I thought you'd always be by my side."I stopped in my tracks, turning to look at him as if he told a particularly funny joke. "Don't act like you care all of a sudden, Lucas. You knew what I was bothered about, yet you kept on pushing my boundaries. Now you're all miserable, and I've become some sort of petty villainess in your story. Well, if you didn't care, then just forget it!"I can forget you no problem, and I'm sure you can forget all about me, so don't come see me ever again. Can't you spare me this last shred of dignity?"Lucas didn't follow this time.This country was warm all year round, yet he felt like he was sinking helplessly into an endless frigid sea. As her silhouette blurred into the distance, he thought back to the past.They went through high school and university together. Back then, her smile was even brighter than the sun, and when she confessed to him, his heart skipped a beat.At so
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My brother's smile widened, and he sighed. "Wow, my spoiled little sister's all grown up!"The next day, Charles moved into my brother's house."Charles' house was attacked by a wild boar, so it's under renovation. He'll be staying here for a while."Was it a coincidence, or was it done on purpose?I squinted heavily at Charles' big smile. My brother hadn't even found a girlfriend even though he was approaching his thirties, and I wasn't going to let Charles get there first!"Sure, he can stay in the room across mine." I was confident that I could keep a watchful eye on him, 24/7. -When it was almost the new year, the three of us went back to our home country. Charles prepared me a long down coat for me, saying that it was the same brand he wore when he climbed the Himalayas.I hated the cold, so I barely went outside anyway.My brother was busy visiting relatives with our parents, so Charles came to keep me company. Lately, he'd been forced to go on a series of blind da
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In the end, Charles kissed me. By the time he let go, my legs went weak. - Just like that, we were officially together. During the new year, both our families gathered for dinner. Charles, whose mouth was once laced with poison, had now switched to endlessly spouting praise and sweet words, no matter the time, the place, nor the target.Once my parents found out his target was me and not Tony, they changed their attitudes towards him completely. The most excited ones, however, were Charles' parents. They'd long since accepted the fact that their son, who'd been rebellious for more than half of his life, would end up an eternal bachelor, so this was nothing short of a holiday surprise for them. I received enough gifts that it was almost overwhelming. In a sense, this was a bountiful holiday season. The only one who treated this with complete calm was my brother, who looked at Charles with a scrutinizing gaze. "Tony, when did you find out that Charles had a crush on me?"
Where Snow Can't Follow Chapter 11
People change, and no one stays in place forever, trailing behind someone else.Charles wrapped an arm around my waist and kissed me, lightly nibbling my lip when he pulled away. "Focus, my love."I was so embarrassed my face burned. I thought I got used to his antics, but he just kept them coming.After the ceremony, we went straight to the airport. He wanted to show me the 'shining, shimmering, splendid world', after all.Both our parents were worried that he'd bring me to some remote mountainous rainforest out in the middle of nowhere, so they spent days reviewing his itinerary before reluctantly approving."I feel like I'm dreaming, Susan. Pinch me."I rested my head on his shoulder and gave him a soft peck on the cheek. "Did that work?" His gaze darkened and he leaned in to kiss me, his hand at the back of my head as he deepened the kiss. "Do you know what my biggest regret is?" I was kissed out of my wits, so I could only shake my head. What in the world could someo
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People change, and no one stays in place forever, trailing behind someone else.Charles wrapped an arm around my waist and kissed me, lightly nibbling my lip when he pulled away. "Focus, my love."I was so embarrassed my face burned. I thought I got used to his antics, but he just kept them coming.After the ceremony, we went straight to the airport. He wanted to show me the 'shining, shimmering, splendid world', after all.Both our parents were worried that he'd bring me to some remote mountainous rainforest out in the middle of nowhere, so they spent days reviewing his itinerary before reluctantly approving."I feel like I'm dreaming, Susan. Pinch me."I rested my head on his shoulder and gave him a soft peck on the cheek. "Did that work?" His gaze darkened and he leaned in to kiss me, his hand at the back of my head as he deepened the kiss. "Do you know what my biggest regret is?" I was kissed out of my wits, so I could only shake my head. What in the world could someo
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In the end, Charles kissed me. By the time he let go, my legs went weak. - Just like that, we were officially together. During the new year, both our families gathered for dinner. Charles, whose mouth was once laced with poison, had now switched to endlessly spouting praise and sweet words, no matter the time, the place, nor the target.Once my parents found out his target was me and not Tony, they changed their attitudes towards him completely. The most excited ones, however, were Charles' parents. They'd long since accepted the fact that their son, who'd been rebellious for more than half of his life, would end up an eternal bachelor, so this was nothing short of a holiday surprise for them. I received enough gifts that it was almost overwhelming. In a sense, this was a bountiful holiday season. The only one who treated this with complete calm was my brother, who looked at Charles with a scrutinizing gaze. "Tony, when did you find out that Charles had a crush on me?"
Where Snow Can't Follow Chapter 9
My brother's smile widened, and he sighed. "Wow, my spoiled little sister's all grown up!"The next day, Charles moved into my brother's house."Charles' house was attacked by a wild boar, so it's under renovation. He'll be staying here for a while."Was it a coincidence, or was it done on purpose?I squinted heavily at Charles' big smile. My brother hadn't even found a girlfriend even though he was approaching his thirties, and I wasn't going to let Charles get there first!"Sure, he can stay in the room across mine." I was confident that I could keep a watchful eye on him, 24/7. -When it was almost the new year, the three of us went back to our home country. Charles prepared me a long down coat for me, saying that it was the same brand he wore when he climbed the Himalayas.I hated the cold, so I barely went outside anyway.My brother was busy visiting relatives with our parents, so Charles came to keep me company. Lately, he'd been forced to go on a series of blind da
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"I only did that to get you to meet me! We were so good in the past, so I thought you'd always be by my side."I stopped in my tracks, turning to look at him as if he told a particularly funny joke. "Don't act like you care all of a sudden, Lucas. You knew what I was bothered about, yet you kept on pushing my boundaries. Now you're all miserable, and I've become some sort of petty villainess in your story. Well, if you didn't care, then just forget it!"I can forget you no problem, and I'm sure you can forget all about me, so don't come see me ever again. Can't you spare me this last shred of dignity?"Lucas didn't follow this time.This country was warm all year round, yet he felt like he was sinking helplessly into an endless frigid sea. As her silhouette blurred into the distance, he thought back to the past.They went through high school and university together. Back then, her smile was even brighter than the sun, and when she confessed to him, his heart skipped a beat.At so
Where Snow Can't Follow Chapter 7
The moment he saw me step out of the car, his body visibly tensed, even trembling slightly. Not that any of that mattered. Before leaving home, I'd already made up my mind to draw a clear line between myself and the past. I was determined to be as stubborn as I was when I wasted seven years foolishly devoting myself to Lucas. He still hadn't left by the time night fell. I sat there at the table, eating noodles and stealing a few glances outside the window. Under the dim yellow glow of the streetlights, he looked particularly lonely."Who's that? Are we being haunted by a vengeful ghost or something?" Charles walked in dressed in light-colored linen loungewear. Holding a mug of coffee in one hand and resting the other in his pocket, he looked like he was striking a pose for a magazine. "Lucas." I muttered, worried that he might call the police and make a scene. He let out an exaggerated, drawn-out "Ohhhh", clearly having heard of him before. "So that's the idiot from the
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As I rushed upstairs, I couldn't shake the feeling of his gaze lingering on my back.The next morning, Charles came downstairs with dark circles under his eyes. "Sir, did you pull an all-nighter writing that report?" I asked, surprised. Was writing a report actually really hard for him?"Just call me Charles when we're at home."I lowered my head and continued eating, trying not to laugh at him.That morning, he wore sunglasses to the company. In the break room, everyone gathered around me, gossiping. "Susan, what's up with Mr. Lawson today?" "Who knows? Maybe he just wanted to change up his style."-Finally, it was my day off. Charles wanted to be a proper host, take me sightseeing, and treat me to some good food. Just as I got in his Maybach, I got a call from an unknown number back home. No one other than my parents, close family and my lawyer should have had this number, so I picked up.On the other end was Lulu's sobbing voice. "I'm sorry for disturbing you, Susan,
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"Susan, did you ever spend time in the military?" I stiffened, not quite sure how to respond. "For a few weeks as a mandatory course for university… Why are you asking?""Well, I was just considering transferring you to the security department, considering how you stand at attention so well. Is that fine with you?""No, please don't!""Then get in here already!"At that moment, I wanted to call my brother and ask him what had happened to Charles these past few years for him to develop such a sharp tongue.Sitting at his desk, he casually crossed his legs, long fingers tapping the keyboard as his sharp eyes scanned the screen, his lips curled in a smirk."You wrote this quarterly report?" I felt a little uneasy. "Yes, sir.""It's pretty well-written..." He nodded."Thank you, I'll continue doing my best!"Then, he looked up at me. "It reminds me of Romeo and Juliet."Rewrite this. I want it done before I get off work."I was heartbroken, but backing down wasn't my speed. I
Where Snow Can't Follow Chapter 4
Looking out the window, the warm summer breeze carried away my exhaustion along with the lingering chill of Atlantia. What a lovely place. "Tony's house is currently under renovation, so you're going to have to stay at my place for a few days. Your room's ready for you, so just go upstairs. It's the second room on the right, and it's right across from my room."The room had a great view with a huge floor-to-ceiling window, but the décor was… Something else.Pink. Everywhere. I wouldn't even be surprised if I saw a rainbow unicorn somewhere. What, did he think I was a child?In any case, I was too tired to play the straight man, so I freshened up and collapsed on the bed.In my dreams, I returned to the day when I first met Lucas in high school. He leaned on the windowsill, wearing headphones as he read a book. The wind rustled the trees outside, tousling his hair and the hem of his snow-white shirt. It was like a scene straight out of a movie.Back then, the girls silently
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They had been drinking together all night, but the later it got, the more distracted Lucas seemed. Lulu called, her voice gentle and concerned, "Sweetie, are you going to bed yet? I miss you… Can I come over?"Lucas refused, swirling his drink in his wine glass, "I'm having a drink with Sean and the others as… A last bachelor's party, you know? Be good and go to bed, alright?"Lulu's pout was audible even over the phone, and she acted clingy for a little bit before reluctantly hanging up. Sean leaned over to James and whispered, "Since when did people do bachelor parties for an engagement?"James rotated the cup in his hand, letting out a sigh. "He's waiting for someone, you doof! Can't you tell?"In the past, Susan would've already arrived to ask Lucas for an explanation, proverbial guns blazing and letting her rage be known, so the fact that she hadn't shown up yet was… Unsettling. "Should I call Susan and ask her where she is?" James offered.Lucas didn't refuse, only sta
