Lee Hana and Park Min Lee lived farther into the mountains, away from the noise and congestion of central City Z.
The road gradually narrowed as they drove uphill.
Tall trees lined both sides, their branches dusted with snow.
Beyond them, distant mountains rose beneath the pale blue sky.
Yue Ling watched the scenery with a nostalgic smile.
"It's just as beautiful as I remember."
Lu Tian glanced at her.
"You used to come here often?"
She nodded.
"Whenever I needed somewhere quiet."
Her expression softened.
"Hana always made sure I had a place to stay."
Lu Tian smiled.
"She sounds like a good friend."
"She is."
Her eyes blinked slowly as memories of the past resurfaced.
"Hana is Shin's younger sister. She was pregnant when he passed away."
She gazed at the trees passing outside the window, a faint, bittersweet smile touching her lips.
"She named her son after him."
