Anna's eyes went wide, struggling to comprehend Iris' words. The sunlight bathed them, yet Anna felt a chill.
"Not make it to spring? Iris, what do you mean?" Anna's voice was laced with unease and confusion.
Iris took a deep breath, her gaze filled with a profound sense of resignation and an undeniable exhaustion. She turned her head away to avoid the gaze from Anna, as if seeking the strength to deliver her next words.
"Theo and I... I'm thinking of ending everything between us," Iris' voice was almost a whisper, yet each word pierced Anna's ears with clarity.
"Ending it?! But why? Aren't you two in love? Theo cares so much about you, he even called me over to keep you company," Anna's voice rose lightly, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.
