Snowflakes, light as feathers, drifted slowly down onto the bench, the walkway, the lawn, and upon Mu Kui and Shen Ling.
Time had carved its mark upon their faces. Mu Kui reached out to gently brush the snow from Shen Ling’s hair. He remained silent, but his fingers trembled slightly, mirroring the state of his heart. Through the falling flakes, Mu Kui looked at his wife’s cheeks and seemed to see the green, youthful versions of themselves, along with all those ordinary yet warm memories of the past.
Yes, in truth, they had long held the answer in their hearts. They had weathered hardships together, enjoyed happiness together, and now, they were still together, leaning on and supporting one another. Yet, why had they been so stubborn for the better part of their lives?
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