CHAPTER 712. IN MY NEXT LIFE. Three Months

She had to get up. Get up, answer him, tell him, explain to him… but she didn’t want to. She could do it, but she didn’t want to.

Her eyes closed for an infinite moment, then opened, focusing beyond Peter to the reddish sunset sky—perfect for so many photos, perfect for so many memories.

“Yes, you arrived too late,” she whispered, her eyes filling with tears. “But in ways you don’t understand yet. If you’re sure you want me around… I’ll stay. My marriage has been over for a long time, so I’ll stick around. But you have to promise me something.”

There was something in her tone that made Peter shiver. He leaned back, tugging on her hand to make her sit on the snow beside him.

“Go ahead,” he said curiously, unable to imagine what condition she might set.

“This can’t last less than three months.”

“Excuse me…?” he asked, puzzled, and Kim cupped his face with a mock-threatening look.

“You’re an incurable flirt, Mr. Ferguson. Don’t think I haven’t n