126: The Heart is What Matters

Adeline stood on the rooftop, the cold wind messing up her charming curls and already chaotic thoughts.

Why did everything turn out to be this way? Had she given so much only to end up empty-handed?

Bruno's recent behavior had unsettled her. His concern for Lizzie was far beyond her expectations.

Could it be that Lizzie had started occupying Bruno's heart? Adeline couldn't bring herself to believe it.

"What are you doing all alone here?" Bruno emerged from the rooftop door, finding Adeline at the edge, lost in thought.

Adeline heard him but didn't turn around.

"Angry, huh?" Bruno came to her side, wrapping his arm around her waist.

"Do I have the right to be angry?" Adeline leaned into him, speaking lightly.

He turned her around to face him, touching her red, swollen face. "Does it hurt?"

Pulling his hand away, Adeline said, "That's not important. What's important is your heart. Is it only filled with me?"

"Of course. Why would you ask that?" Bruno looked at her reddened face.

"Bruno,