Yue Ling stepped out from behind the tree.
She wore a cream-colored dress that fell gracefully around her legs, paired with a matching cardigan.
Her long hair rested loosely over her shoulders, a few strands stirring in the winter breeze.
The golden lights reflected in her bluish-green eyes.
And on her face was a smile so warm that Lu Tian found himself smiling before she said another word.
He stopped beneath the tree.
For a moment, he simply looked at her then he tilted his head.
"Well, I didn't expect to come home to this."
Yue Ling's smile widened.
"Good."
She took a step toward him.
"That means I managed to surprise you."
Lu Tian glanced around once more.
"You certainly did."
She came to stand directly in front of him.
"I wanted to do something for you."
He looked down at her.
"For me?"
She nodded.
"Mm."
Yue Ling reached for his hands.
But the moment her fingers touched his, Lu Tian frowned.
Her hands were cold.
