The setting sun resembled a magnificent painting, gently scattering its final lingering rays across the boundless beach, as if draping the sands in a golden veil. Hanabi stood quietly there, her beautiful eyes involuntarily tracing the distant figure gradually walking away—Wu Ying.
Wu Ying strolled leisurely with his hands clasped behind his back, standing tall and straight upon the elevated rocks. The sea breeze howled past, wantonly whipping at his sleeves. Those fluttering hems seemed eager to sweep the deep isolation hidden in the depths of his heart right into the vast, boundless sea.
Hanabi watched in silence, time seemingly standing still in that moment. It was only when the cheerful chatter of Karin and Hikari gradually faded from her ears that she slowly snapped back to her senses, as if waking from a dream. A playful smile crept effortlessly onto the corners of her mouth, radiant and charming like flowers blooming in spring. She gently tugged at the sleeves of Karin and Hikari, then blinked playfully toward Wu Ying with her expressive, sparkling eyes. The three mischievous girls instantly shared a tacit understanding, exchanging a glance filled with the cunning and spirit unique to young girls.
Chapter 242