Albasta was drenched in Christmas magic. Twinkling fairy lights lined every street, their soft glow illuminating the gently falling snow. Choirs sang carols on corners, their voices blending with the hum of cheerful conversations. Wreaths adorned doors, and the faint scent of roasted chestnuts lingered in the crisp winter air. The world seemed to exude warmth despite the freezing weather.
But for Ethan, there was no warmth. No peace. Only chaos.
His car skidded on the icy road as he sped through the winding streets, his mind racing faster than the wheels of his vehicle. The thought of Amelia consumed him, tightening like a vice around his chest.
“Why do you do this to me?” he muttered under his breath, gripping the steering wheel as though it might steady his turbulent thoughts. “Why ca
