Lizetta had only been in Evercrestia for about two weeks, as the West family had been tirelessly


    searching for her.


    Dora helped Lizetta leave, and they eventually settled down in a quaint town called Luminesia.


    The town was nestled among mountains, with homes built along thekeside. Colorful rooftops dotted


    thendscape, covered in snow during the winter months, making it feel like something out of a fairy


    tale. The locals were warm and friendly, making Lizetta''s days there peaceful and serene.


    However, as April approached, an unexpected snowstorm hit the town, causing a sudden drop in


    temperature and a shortage in heating supply.


    "The firece must be broken; it''s letting smoke into the room," Dora said, frowning as she tried to light


    the living room''s firece.


    Lizetta sat cross-legged on the carpet, following a video tutorial to knit a beanie, a new hobby she had


    recently fallen in love with. She wanted to make a cashmere beanie for Daisy, smiling at Dora when


    she heard herment.


    "Let''s just put it out; it''s not that cold. I''ll wear an extrayer. Oh, and don''t forget to deliver some of the


    cookies I baked to Nn."


    Nn was a neighbor''s young boy who often visited Lizetta. With Lizetta''s beauty, gentle personality,


    and knack for baking delicious treats, she quickly became a favorite among the local children. Nn


    and his pet forest cat, Daisy, were regr visitors.


    "I''ll head over now, better than having hime over in the snow."


    As Dora got up, Lizetta also stood up to help her fetch a down jacket and scarf.


    Watching Dora leave, Lizetta''s gaze fell on the two trays of heather in the yard. The nt was cold-


    resistant, but perhaps not enough to withstand such heavy snowfall.


    She put on her coat and stepped outside, reaching for the flower pots when she heard the crunch of


    footsteps in the snow.


    Thinking Dora had returned, Lizetta turned with a smile, only to freeze at the sight of a tall, imposing


    figure.


    The man''s short hair, illuminated by the indoor lighting, was a stark ck, unlike that of the locals.


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    Startled, Lizetta''s grip loosened, and a flower pot fell from the shelf, heading straight for her.


    "Watch out!"


    The man''s deep, mellow voice rang


    out as he quickly closed the


    , pulling Lizetta away ne


    the shelf and blocking the


    Hom


    with his hand.


    pot


    The pot shattered, and Lizetta''s heart raced as she looked up to see his handsome face, her


    expression shifting from shock to surprise.


    "Mr. Madden?"


    It turned out to be Jerome, not the person she had initially thought.


    With her heart still fluttering, Lizetta managed to say, "What brings you here?"


    He lowered his gaze with a smile, "You should wear a scarf when youe out. Where''s Dora? Let''s


    go inside and talk."


    "Right, let''s go inside."


    Despite the snowy night, Lizetta was happy to have an unexpected visitor.


    She smiled, nodding eagerly as she led Jerome inside.


    After making Jerome a cup of hot tea, Lizetta turned to find his gaze upon her, deep and contemtive


    in the dim light.


    "You look well," Jerome said, breaking the silence and dispelling any awkwardness.


    Lizetta nodded, her tone light yet


    polite. "Dora has been taking great care of me. Thank you, Mr. Madden. Without your help, I don''t know


    where my baby and I would be."


    cing the coffee in front of Jerome, she maintained a courteous distance.


    Jerome sensed her formality and


    said after taking his coffee, "You''ve


    thanked me enough. If you''re truly


    grateful, treat me as a friend and call me by my name, not Mr. Madden."


    Sitting there, his demeanor was rxed and inviting, effortlessly making Lizetta feel at ease.


    "Jerome? That''s a nice name. What brings you here all of a sudden?"