Chapter 278
Chapter 278:
A quiet smile crept onto Elyse’s face. “It wouldn’t take long. I could snap one for us right now p>
“Don’t bother p>
Elyse’s lips tightened in a thin line, but she forced herself to sound cheerful. “What if we switched to matching profile photos? Once everyone sees that, they’ll know we’re together p>
Colton finally turned to look at her, his gaze steady and unreadable.
Elyse fell silent at once. Just as she braced herself for disappointment, his tone softened. “Pick whatever you want p>
A look of disbelief flashed across her face. Desperate to hold onto his offer before he changed his mind, she blurted out, “Okay!” No sooner had she spoken than she was searching for the perfect matching pictures. Warmth rushed through her, filling her chest with a sweetness that lingered.
After Kristine finished going over the case with Nathan, the clock had already struck eleven.
She drew her coat closer, bracing against the chill. “Feels like the temperature dropped again p>
“Winter’s right around the corner.” Asher glanced at the shadowy sky, a faint flicker of something crossing his face.
Kristine turned toward him, curiosity in her voice. “Are you actually a fan of winter p>
𝖩оi𝘯 𝘁he 𝗰оmmu𝗻it𝘆 a𝗍.со𝘮
“I can’t say I am.” Noticing the confusion on her face, he added, “It’s what comes after. Winter always gives way to spring. It’s the same for you, you know — even after a long, lonely season, you’ll find warmth again p>
Kristine’s lips curved into a gentle smile. “Why are you always pushing me to move on and start a new relationship p>
A slight tension crept into Asher’s posture. “Do I really do that p>
“You’ve encouraged me more than once,” Kristine admitted, her expression turning distant. “But I’m not looking to start anything new with anyone p>
A glimmer of disappointment flashed in Asher’s eyes before he covered it with a reassuring grin. “That’s perfectly fine. You’ve got plenty of time. Just focus on what you want for yourself.” His hands curled subtly, fingers folding into his palm.
A new message was waiting when Kristine walked through her front door. Since graduation, she had kept her distance from everyone she knew in college — the unexpected contact made her pause.
It included two screenshots showing the Facebook profiles of Colton and Elyse. Both now displayed matching photos.
A soft chuckle escaped Kristine. There had been a time when she had hoped for matching pictures while she was with Colton. He had always brushed it off, claiming it was too much effort. Because of that, the idea had stayed a fantasy and never become reality.
Looking at it now, Kristine realized effort had never been the issue. He simply hadn’t found the right person until now.
Another notification appeared. “Kristine, I noticed Mr. Yates changed his profile picture. I asked him about it, and he said his girlfriend wanted to match. Did you get a new number p>