Ashes of Our Affection
I didn't answer. Before Isaac could say anything else, I kept my eyes fixed on the snow falling before me.
Suddenly, a little girl ran over and handed me a rose made of snow. "I wish you a long, healthy life and happiness every single day, pretty lady!"
I accepted the rose and patted her head. "You, too, kiddo."
She stood on her tiptoes and whispered in my ear, "A handsome guy asked me to give you this flower. He told me not to tell you, but you're so pretty that I decided to betray him."