Chapter 19

Ivy slowly bowed her head as she saw Winter coming to visit her. "Welcome to my pavilion, Crown Prince Winter," Ivy said politely. 

Since that day, the two of them hadn't seen each other. Ivy felt a bit awkward and also afraid to meet Winter. Now, Ivy regretted her somewhat strange behavior. "What have I done," Ivy muttered to herself. 

Winter raised an eyebrow, feeling puzzled by Ivy's actions. "Hey! What are you doing, Iv?" he asked, not holding back his bewilderment. 

"I don't know, I'm confused myself," Ivy replied, lightly tapping her forehead. 

Winter chuckled softly at Ivy's behavior. He reached out and held Ivy's hand to stop her from tapping her forehead. "Hey! That will hurt you," Winter said. 

Ivy was slightly surprised by Winter's actions. She could feel how warm Winter's hand was as he held hers. Ivy looked at their hands and then, a moment later, shifted her gaze to Winter's face. 

"Don't do that! You'll h