Hearing his unexpected words, my back suddenly felt cold and became heavy as if there was a sack of potatoes on my back that was about to knock me down to the ground.

I couldn't even move my stiffened body. Even to open my lips to speak, I couldn't. My blood seemed to stop flowing to my heart until I didn't feel a beating in my chest other than that there was only the emptiness filled with sorrow and shock.

I thought I was dead now because I couldn't move my own body.

I never expected that Daehyun would say something that cornered me like that and it was like hitting a pain in my heart.

Doesn't he know how my situation is right now?

He was an all-knowing man, but I never expected that he would use this way to urge me like this.

Now, he was the only one who became cruel!

Before I could think anything else, the sound of Daehyun's footsteps slowly came closer. Then, not long after, Daehyun was right in front of me closer than before so I could see his sharp eyes as he stood with his tall shield-like body in the darkness. He lowered his head slightly so I could look closer at how he was looking at me with his cold eyes, even I could see how deep his unmeasurable depth eyes were.

He said once again in a voice that was much colder than before, "Say it to me, say it 'leave now', and I will leave you."

I lifted my eyes, saw Daehyun's face which was pale and lost its warmth. Staring at his black eyes that used to be full of warmth but now, I felt like seeing different eyes that depict a sea of ​​ice. There was only oppression that seemed to crush my heart.

I immediately turned away without responding. Staring at him any longer would just kill me on the spot.

Without saying anything, I struggled to move my feet to walk away to get my coat hanging by the door, then returned to the bedside to get the card and also … the shiny thing that held many memories in it.

I looked at the ring for a moment with a sad smile then put it in my pocket before I walked towards the door.

Meanwhile, Daehyun remained standing in the same place, not moving or even preventing me from leaving while clenching his fists tightly. He might be trying to suppress feelings inside of him that could get out of control at any time.

I glanced at him before I turned the doorknob, but had no intention of comforting him. It was ridiculous for a situation like this.

It took me a long time to get downstairs. Because now I could barely feel my legs, making it difficult for me to walk, especially when I had to go downstairs.

As soon as I opened the door, I was instantly taken aback and seemed to lose hope for a while as I saw the weather that seemed to have no pity.

It's snowing hard out here.

It was February, the end of winter, but the snow seemed to bring the news that the winter in this year would never end.

When the wind blew, the cold air instantly penetrated my coat until it pierced my bones, making me shiver a little. The weather was terrible today — even nature refused to bring us together.

However, even though I was currently in a bad state, the strong desire inside of me made me ignore my own condition.

The only thought that filled my head was coming to Seoul right now to see Donghwa one last time. Even if my legs were paralyzed, I still had both hands to drag my body although if I froze to death in the end.

Taking a deep breath, I forced my legs to step forward through the dense snow. I walked shivering, but I tried hard to hold it in because I had to arrive in Seoul tonight. If I died midway, then it was fate.

The whole town seemed to be covered in white like a frozen town where no one lived in. While I kept walking, step by step under the snow and wind, thinking, "A few more steps I might be dead."

I was so cold. My heart was cold. I felt half of my body had frozen but with great stubbornness, I forced myself to keep going.

Suddenly a black sports car stopped beside me.

This car was familiar. I just glanced at it a little, then continued to walk indifferently. As soon as I walked a few steps, a big strong hand suddenly gripped my wrist so tightly that I flinched slightly, then immediately looked back.

Daehyun stared coldly at me with a face that didn't show a single emotion. He said, "You have a fever. Look at the weather. Don't act stupid." His voice sounded unfamiliar, but it was still gentle.

I desperately tried to free my hand, but it was in vain. He was too strong and not even one of his fingers moved an inch.

I begged him desperately, "Daehyun, please, let me go. I promise you, I'll be back soon after this. I won't run away—"

Before finishing my sentence, the expression on his face made me freeze for a moment. A gentleness appeared on his face mysteriously and returned the warmth to his eyes like spring sparks.

He took off his coat and quickly put it on my shoulders. He smiled gently, then hugged me affectionately. "Chunghee, are you afraid of me? Do I look that cruel?"

Letting go of his embrace, he touched my face with the same gentle smile. "Did I scare you? I'm sorry, okay?"

I thought the cold air had frozen me, but I soon realized that the awe of his charm and tenderness on his face surpassed the chill of winter and the warmth of spring.

I shook my head weakly, then looked down, saying, "Daehyun, I have to go ...."

"I'll take you there."

Hearing those words, I immediately lifted my face, looking at him in disbelief in my eyes.

He explained, "The weather is terrible now. Flights have been closed. Buses won't run. Do you intend to walk?"

I was just silent, speechless.

Daehyun suddenly pulled me to his car. He opened the car door, asking me to get in, "Get in now. It's very cold out here."

I hesitated to get in. However, after thinking for a second, I immediately got into the car followed by him.

Within a few seconds, he immediately pressed the gas pedal and the car was speeding under the pouring snow.

Along the way, there was only silence between us. Daehyun didn't say a word yet, neither did I, who just kept counting the time while staring out the window.

I was still dazed. I didn't even know why I could be in this car with this person now.

I turned to Daehyun, staring at him in disbelief.

Unexpectedly, Daehyun reached out, then gripped my hand tightly. He said in a low voice but had no expression on his face, "Your hand is so cold. Are you cold?"

I didn't answer, just kept staring at him in a daze.

He also didn't say anything else and kept driving the car, holding my hand tightly.

In the silence, there was an impatience that kept me on edge. I tried to keep pressing it and didn't say anything, but I couldn't. And, because I couldn't stand it any longer, I threw away the reluctance inside me and spoke in a low voice, "Daehyun, can you speed up the car, please?"

Without turning his head to me, Daehyun responded in a flat tone, "I can't. My vision is limited because the snow is too thick. I know you want to get there soon, but I also have to think about our safety."

Paused for a moment, he suddenly chuckled softly. "If I'm alone here, I don't mind if I have to crash the car into the mountains or throw it in a ravine. I don't mind if I get to die that way because someone just hurt me anyway."

I quickly turned to him weakly.

Those words made me realize how cruel the words I had said to him were.

I was about to speak out to apologize, but Daehyun said first, "I actually want to kill myself right now, you know. But, because the person I love and who has hurt me at once is here with me, I feel that I should live any longer for him."

Hearing those words, I immediately turned my face to the other side while covering my mouth with my other hand to keep my sobs from being heard by him.

However, apparently, no matter how much I tried to hold back tears, Daehyun could still hear my groan.

"Chunghee, who exactly are you crying over?" he asked, "Me or him?"

Instead of answering, as soon as I heard the question, I burst into tears. I tried hard to hold back my voice but in vain.

I didn't know who I was crying over now. I just felt that everything that had happened since then until now made me feel great sadness and think that everything needed to be cried.