la'

his mansion. It was quite clear that Harrison's mansion was situated on the out

I couldn't think of anyone to call for help at that hour. But the

ospital on foot if necessary. The road ahead was cloaked in darknes

, t

ight upon my path. I turned my head, shielding my eyes from the intense glare. Before I cou

in th

mind, I didn't hesitate. I swung

n. I truly had an e

gratitude to Harrison, who was seated next

cked emotion. "I don't want any mishaps happening here that m

arrison, I'm r

ly conveyed my thanks. He averted

u headi

the front seat, "please take me

aul Ho

studied me for a moment, then sneered, "Are you sure? A

iend's kid is sick. I came back this time to visit the

ld you that deceiving

hough a small voice in me whis

inized me. Just as I struggled with how to answer to satisfy him, Harrison's expression turned mocking aga

ment, I noticed the dress I was changing in his home. It was the same one I had left behind yea

sniff. A faint scent of grass mixed with a hint of flowers,

.

gain, I thanked Harrison before preparing to get out. As soon as I open

o see Harrison holding the door with one hand and his suit jacket that he had just taken

t jacket in my hands still carried the lingering warmth of Harris

.

om

n the bed, playing with a Rubik's cube alongside Nathan. As soon a

you feel? Is ther

tor gave me a shot, I didn't cry! You

e I used to do when she was sick, and

he's the bravest little girl they've ever seen." Nathan's

uch of rosy color, I turned to Nathan and a

arger temperature difference and drier climate compared to Europe. Given Daisy's preexisting heart condition, her adaptability is

athed a sigh of relief,

, what brin

sorrowful and vulnerable moments. He introduced me to freelance writing, e

ion? I'm here on a business trip for that. After I landed, I tried calling you

smart. She gave me the exact address, which helped me find y

nd returned to playing

n's sudden appearance in the city. Regard

events over the past few days flooded my mind — from my father to K

, don'

aist. She tilted her little face up to wipe away the tears f

long as I'm with you,

my da

rms, tears welled up and cascade

ally love its scent. It reminds me of

d on the coat I was wearing. It was Harrison's coat. Even Nath

e from a party, and this coat

msy explanation, Natha

d back to the hotel. I won't disturb your rest. Once I'v

u so much

n to the entra

nd waved goodbye to D

bye,

. Don't forget t

.

rd Pers

ul's Hospital, a black car had

ar half-smoked between his fingers, his gaze

lp

ad, emanating a frigid aura, Harr

ll

floor as soon as she entered the hospital. I asked

Anythin

had to observe from outside. Apart from the child and the

an eyebrow, a hint of col

man was explaining the child's condition

idn't deceive

lf-smoked cigar on the ground, t

ed, refraining from u

ook at a room on the thi

t's

, Al