Chapter 59. Ian's Feelings

"Uncle Ian!"

I turned my head to the door as soon as I heard Elisse call that name. 

"Where's Winter?" 

"She's in her room, Uncle Ian."

"Oh, is that so? By the way, I brought you pretzels!"

"Wow! Pretzels!"

Upon seeing me, Ian's smile faded and became serious. "Y-You're here."

"Yeah."

"Ian?"

We both looked at the stairway as soon as we heard Winter's voice. She was wearing a yellow dress and her hair was down. She even put on a sunflower hairpin to make herself look adorable. 

I thought they were just going to a company. Why does she have to dress like they are going on a date?

"Oh, you really prepared for it, huh? Are you really that excited to see me?" Ian suddenly teased her.

I cleared my throat, which made Winter and him look at me.

"Just call me when you're finally going home."

"Okay."

"You don't have to, I'll be driving you here, though." Ian blurted.

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