[Using my surname to crown your name for a lifetime, in this life, I will hold your hand until forever. ————"Era of Wedding: Darling, Guide Me for the Rest of My Life"]
Christmas Eve, late at night.
Snowflakes fell thick and fast, the sight all silver and white.
There weren't many pedestrians on the street, occasionally you'd see a hurried couple rushing home.
One couple, in particular, stood out. A tall boy carried a girl on his back, walking slowly through the heavy snow. Despite the snow, they didn't use an umbrella, becoming a picturesque image of romantic elegance against the snowy backdrop.
"Arlo Seys, am I heavy?" A pleasant feminine voice sounded from behind, with a hint of playful mischief.
"Hmm, you are quite heavy," the boy chuckled softly, then earnestly continued.
"Arlo Seys! Are you saying I'm fat?!" The girl sounded slightly annoyed, teasingly so.
"If I thought you were fat, would I be carrying you down street after street? Ariel, I'll take you home first; the snow keeps falling, and I'm worried you'll catch a cold." The boy explained gently, his words tinged with indescribable affection.
The girl on his back didn't respond immediately.
Arlo Seys gently tilted his head, intending to check the mood of the person he carried. Two fair, lovely hands suddenly pushed his neck straight, preventing him from turning.
Arlo Seys steadied his steps, about to speak again when the person on his back spoke first.
"Arlo Seys, why are you so good to me?" Her voice was lower than before, filled with an unidentifiable emotion.
"That's a rather silly question." Arlo Seys laughed, then earnestly answered her question: "You're the one I want to hold hands with till old age; having chosen me, I will try my utmost not to let you lose. Ariel, I will give you a happiness the whole world envies."
Just as Arlo Seys's words fell, a pair of arms suddenly and silently wrapped around his neck from behind.
"Arlo, you are the warmest ray of sunshine in Ariel's life."
Arlo Seys's lips curved slightly upward, just about to speak, when Ariel Morris behind him covered his thin lips.
Her fingers, somewhat cold, pressed against his lips.
She nestled to his ear, whispering deeply: "Arlo Seys. Years from now, no matter what our relationship is, whether we're still together or not, when you speak about me, can you pat your chest, smile, and tell others you never regret knowing me, that you were really happy being with me?"
Her words carried a deep, unshakable sadness, causing Arlo Seys to halt his steps, then he spoke each word clearly and firmly: "I dare not speak of the future; I'll speak of the present. Arlo Seys never regretted knowing Ariel Morris. Being with you, I am really, really happy."
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In the deep night of City C.
In the master bedroom of the luxurious villa in Royal View City.
Arlo Seys lay on the bed, his eyes opening, his gaze coldly fixed on the ceiling, devoid of warmth.
Dreamt of her again…
He dreamt of their past again…
Eight years, it's been eight years since their breakup, and in that time, he has dreamt of her countless times!
The name Ariel Morris was like a spell, deeply entwining his heart! Causing him profound pain yet unable to let go, ruthlessly and unmercifully tormenting his body and soul…
Unable to sleep, Arlo Seys simply got up, turned on the light, and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.
Recalling the scenes from the dream of when they were together, remembering her question… his eyes deepened with thought.
Arlo Seys, never regretted knowing Ariel Morris. That was his answer back then.
And now? Staring out at the dim night sky, his eyes were cold as ice.
Ariel Morris, I want to ask, do you regret knowing Arlo Seys? Were the times we spent together ever genuinely happy for you?
But these questions, he no longer had the chance to ask.
Because, eight years ago, after she said she wanted to break up, she turned and left the country.
Eight years apart, those times together became stories, became memories.
He and she, in this lifetime, should no longer cross paths again?
Ariel Morris, if I had known it would end like this, I should have taken a detour the first time I saw you! Instead of a glance back, my heart skipping a beat.
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PS: Recommending author Nicole's new book "The Little Darling on His Heart"
Male Lead: Norton Quinn
Female Lead: Elaine Brooke