EPILOGUE (FIFTY FOUR)

Avery peeled off the navy cardigan she used to layer the sleeveless knee-length dress she wore today. It's a bit chilly outside. Maybe because it's almost winter. The wind was blowing so hard that yellow leaves were scattered on the streets, making the cleaners have to work extra to clean up the stubborn leaf litter.

But right now she didn't feel cold at all even though her body was shivering. Instead, she felt a burning heat inside her. The feeling of victory, the overwhelming feeling of joy that she had managed to make the person feel hot to see how she had changed after a year of not seeing each other. He must have been surprised, she thought as she sat herself down on her soft and comfortable bed.

Not wanting to spoil her fun, she walked to the toilet to wash her face then returned to her room to find Michiel who had just entered their hotel room.

"You happy? Is that why you followed me here? Oh my God! What are you thinking?"