One long year finally came to an end and another began.
A carriage stopped in the middle of a bustling street. Ethan got out first and held out his hand. A few moments later, Adelina grabbed it and slowly descended the carriage.
"Ah…"
No longer in the quiet silence of the bamboo grove, Adelina's eyes sparkled. She excitedly looked around as she tightened her hold on Ethan's hand. Ethan quietly waited by Adelina's side until she was finished looking around.
"There are so many people. Do you think we can still go?"
"Mm, it'll be okay as long as we go slowly."
Every New Year, the people of Gideon erected a tower as they asked the heavens for protection during the new year. When Adelina had first met Cedric, she had attended one of these celebrations after Nisha begged her to go.
Because of these memories, Adelina was a bit hesitant to go. But it was New Years, and she wanted to make a wish at the shrine.
"Husband?"
