Stay away from her

The whispers in the air didn’t go unheard by her.

She took in everything.

The way Jayden and Emilia mingled with the crowd, the way he had draped his coat over her to provide warmth.

The world saw them as the perfect couple, and their actions only confirmed their closeness.

She saw it all.

The only difference this time was that she felt nothing. Unlike the first time, when the sight had pierced her heart, this time she felt a numbing detachment.

She downed the glass of wine and turned away from the scene below. Walking towards the open lawn, she found a secluded corner, away from the buzz of the crowd.

Her heart, once warm and full of hope because of that man, had now grown cold.

A gust of wind and rain blew over, causing Nina to shiver. However, the external cold couldn’t compare to the deep chill that had taken root in her heart.

“Is it okay to torture yourself like this?” a gentle voice questioned as a warm coat was draped over her shoulders.

Feeling the warmth on her shoulder, Nin