Mira printed the agreement, slipped it into an envelope along with her wedding ring, and sent a message to Frederick: Senior, I’ve decided to undergo treatment at Philekren Hospital. Could you please help me schedule the surgery? I’ll be flying to the UK in about ten days.
The next morning, Elias returned home. He looked exhausted.
“I’m so tired these days,” he muttered, taking off his coat before walking over to her. Without hesitation, he pulled her into his arms. “Mira, I miss you so much.”
"I miss you too." Mira looked up, her gaze inadvertently landing on the faint kiss mark on his neck. Her breath caught, and she quickly looked away, her heart tightening.
It was one of those rare moments where they both had time to relax, so they decided to watch the latest movie and take a leisurely stroll through the mall.
"Mira, you're going to the UK for that business trip on the 6th, right?" Elias asked casually as they wandered. "I’ll try to get the day off and take you to the airport."
"No, no, you don’t have to. Go ahead and do your thing," Mira replied, but her voice wavered slightly. She noticed him stop and follow something with his gaze.
His eyes were fixed on a jewelry store, where a variety of wedding rings sparkled in the display.
"Mira, why don’t you pick a ring to celebrate our third anniversary?" Elias said, already walking toward the store.
Mira hesitated but followed him inside. The shopping guide showed them several rings, and Elias took a few pictures with his phone before they chose a pair.
Afterward, they walked out of the mall together. Elias drove, his expression focused, but as he was about to start the car, he glanced at his phone and suddenly said, "Mira, there’s something urgent with the team. How about I call you a taxi home?"
Mira felt a pang in her chest but forced a smile. "It’s okay. It’ll only take ten minutes to walk back. Go ahead."
"Alright, take care." Elias parked the car and gently draped a scarf over her shoulders. "Let me know when you get home."
"Yeah."
She stepped out of the car, the cold wind hitting her like a shock, chilling her to the bone. Trying to shake off the unsettling feeling, she headed to a nearby coffee shop to warm up.
A few minutes later, she looked up to see Elias' car pulling back into the parking lot. He entered the mall again.
When he came out this time, he was holding a gift bag in his hand.