| BACK AT THE PRIVATE PROPERTY | Skyler stood outside, with her arms placed over each other. It was already getting late, yet Nathaniel was not back. “ He said he'd return early.” She murmured to herself. But strangely, she wasn't standing outside because she missed him, or because she longed to see him. Rather, this was another familiar habit of hers. The habit of standing outside like this, always waiting for him while it was getting late and dark. The night was getting chilly and windy, as though it were going to rain again. Just then, she felt a warm piece of cloth wrapped around her from behind. She turned to see Ethan wrapping a short blanket around her exposed arms and shoulder. “ Ethan.” “ It's cold.” He muttered, eyes flipping to hers. Skyler smiled, holding the blanket tighter around her. “ Thank you.” He stared at her, inhaled sharply, while sliding his hands into his pockets. “ Did you always stand outside like this?” “ Do I?” He furrowed his brows. S
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