I knew what he wanted to say. I smiled and spoke first, "Owen, I think I've fallen in love with you."
Owen's face immediately turned red.
Then he lowered his head and kissed me.
Later, Owen and I opened a small bookshop in Averland. We also sold pour-over coffee and a few simple dishes.
Life went on quietly, though every now and then, I would see news from back home.
After my "death", Adrian changed completely.
He used ruthless methods to restructure his company, removing everyone and everything connected to Vivian.
He also never gave up looking for me.
His overwhelming guilt made him stubbornly believe that I had to be alive somewhere in the world.
And he was right.
I was still alive.
That Christmas Eve, heavy snow fell over Lévanne.
I closed the shop early and prepared to go
