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Serena Jennings hesitated, not extending her hand. 1

She clearly saw the disappointment in Ethan White’s eyes.

Serena didn’t want to hurt Ethan White.

But for now, she didn’t want to start a new rtionship.

So, she couldn’t ept Ethan White.

Precisely because she couldn’t ept him, she was destined to hurt Ethan White.

Ethan White noticed Serena’s hesitation and conflict; he wasn’t anxious and calmly took hold of Serena’s-

sleeve.

Serena’s eyes

widened as Ethan White pulled her forward by her coat sleeve.

In the bustling amusement park, Serena thought, she and Ethan White must be the only pair holding onto a sleeve among all the people!

She and Ethan White were no longer middle school students, yet their actions at this moment felt like they were in that ambiguous

phase of middle school.

“What’s going on?”

Ethan White saw Serena suppressing herughter and asked proactively.

“Nothing, just thinking… the middle schoolers around us aren’t as pure as we are.”

Ethan White followed Serena’s gaze and saw a couple of teenagers in school uniforms kissing each other.

Ethan White lowered his head with a bitter smile.

Serena scratched her head, unable to stop reflecting on whether she was being too pretentious.

Just holding Ethan White’s hand wouldn’t be that big of a deal.

However, she still couldn’t bring herself to hold hands with Ethan White without feeling love for him.

Thus, holding onto each other’s sleeves, they arrived at the queue for the ice cave adventure.

Waiting in line can be quite boring if you’re not scrolling through your phone.

But here, Serena didn’t feel it was necessary to check her phone.

Because the surrounding lights were sufficient, illuminating the crystal–clear, whimsical ice sculptures that looked vibrant, colorful, and

highly captivating.

Serena gazed at the shimmering ice sculptures, experiencing a sense of being in a fantastical realm.

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“Feeling better now?”

Suddenly hearing Ethan’s question, Serena was momentarily stunned.

“What do you mean?”

Ethan didn’t hold back, speaking honestly: “I feel like ever since you returned from Zephyria, you’ve been like a tightly wound spring

“…”

“I won’t pry into your privacy… I just want to do my best to help you rx”

After listening to Ethan’s words, Serena suddenly realized. fn47ed Content originallyes from F?nd-Novel/fn47ed

She knew why Ethan had suddenly invited her to this Ice Snow Carnivalte at night!

“Thank you, Ethan…”

Serena shyly lowered her head.

Ethan really understood her well.

Because she had received some information from Chance Bell, Serena had been squeezing her mind trying to figure out how to make

ire Shaw pay the price since returning from Zephyria.

As a result, her whole aura had be oppressive and gloomy.

“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, no matter what you want to do, I hope you understand… I’m here for you…”

Ethan spoke tenderly, removing his white knitted hat and carefully cing it on Serena.

Serena’s cheeks felt slightly warm, but the next second, she suddenly froze.

“Can you move forward?”

It wasn’t until people in line behind them urged them that Serena snapped back to reality.

She apologized and moved forward with Ethan, yet Ethan noticed Serena’s eyes still fixed on the previous direction.

“What’s wrong, did you see something?”

Serena first rubbed her eyes, confirming multiple times before answering Ethan’s question.

“Ethan, I… I think I saw Lana.”

Serena’s words didn’t surprise Ethan much.

This winter’s Ice Snow Carnival held at Lonte is quite famous; it’s only natural for Lana Xavier and her friends toe and have fun.

Ethan thought Serena’s reaction might be so intense because Lana came with others and didn’t invite her?

“Can you help me check if that’s Lana over there? I’m afraid I saw wrong…

Serena patted Ethan’s shoulder, and Ethan swiftly obliged.

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He turned his head and searched for Lana Xavier’s figure in the bustling crowd at the ice slide not far away,

Indeed, he found her.

Ethan’s eyes widened in astonishment.

Now he understood.

No wonder Serena was so surprised to see Lana here.

Ethan thought if Serena hadn’t asked him to help identify, he might not have recognized Lana Xavier at all.

Tonight’s Lana Xavier was nothing like the Lana they and Serena remembered.

Previously, Lana Xavier dressed like a tomboy, with a super short haircut in high school, once even cutting it to a buzz, being mocked by

some hooligans in ss as a boy; she cursed them harshly in return, and they gathered a gang to beat her, but they were all toppled by

him and Serena together, for which Lana was very grateful to him and Serena.

As an adult, Lana Xavier’s style hadn’t changed much; in winter, she always wore a ck short down jacket.

The reason: it’s dirt resistant and practical.

Knowing Lana Xavier for years, both he and Serena were used to Lana’s fashion style.

Now Lana’s hair wasn’t long, just reaching her shoulders, never styled.

However, tonight Lana Xavier had her hair braided into two short, thin pigtails.

Wearing cartoon rabbit earmuffs, sporting a grass–green doll coat–style down jacket with a fur cor.

The lower half was even more exaggerated, a light khaki wool mini skirt paired with colored thigh–high tights and white patent leather

high boots.

It took Ethan a long time to confirm that it really was Lana Xavier.

He gasped audibly.

Lana Xavier certainly didn’t dress up like this randomly.

Ethan observed a little longer and then noticed the boy in front seemed to be Lana’spanion.

“Lana is dating someone?”

Upon hearing Ethan’s remark, Serena leaned forward to get a better look at Lana’s direction.

“Is that… Julian Xavier?”

Serena’s eyes widened.

The person standing with Lana Xavier was none other than Julian Xavier.

Serena saw Lana extending her ungloved hands to Julian, who smiled and sped his hands together over Lana’s to keep her warm.

This scene was extremely suggestive, astonishing Serena.

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“So, that’s Julian Xavier!”

Ethan involuntarily examined Julian Xavier.

Though his view was often obstructed, he still clearly saw Julian Xavier’s face.

Julian Xavier might not be a top–notch handsome man, but his clear brows and doll–like face gave him a youthful look, his smile radiated

a natural friendliness.

“I never thought… Lana liked this type?”

“I’m surprised too.”

Serena chuckled.

Judging by Lana Xavier’s intimacy with Julian Xavier, they seemed to be progressing smoothly.

“Since we bumped into them, should we go over and say hi?”

Ethan asked Serena.

Serena instantly shook her head.

“Definitely not, look at Lana’s happy face… she’s enjoying her private time; us going over would be like third–wheeling!”

“Alright, whatever you say.”

Ethan withdrew his gaze.

He finally understood why Serena was so worried like a mother that night.

The Julian Xavier that Lana Xavier fancied truly gave him an indescribable feeling.

It was as if seeing this person through a mist.

In fact, Serena was right, Lana Xavier was fully immersed in enjoying her date with Julian Xavier.

This was the private time she had eagerly awaited.

She was the one who proactively invited Julian Xavier; she was worried Julian Xavier might decline!

As it turned out, throughout the date Julian Xavier was incredibly attentive and caring, which made Lana wonder if Julian Xavier had a

bit of affection for her.

The two even stayed at Lonte Amusement Park until it closed, then Lana Xavier was taken by Julian Xavier to the Garden Hotel adjacent

to the park.

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