The gesture meant for her to stand still where she was.
Then, he put away his phone, put it in his trench coat pocket, and walked towards her.
Watching him take long strides and cross the street, walking towards her, Lola Hussey's heart began to race as if she were seeing her Heartfelt Love again after so many years, experiencing palpitations and a sense of wild anticipation.
He came to her side, held her shoulders, moved her two steps towards the roadside, and the first thing he said to her was:
"Lola, Happy New Year Day."
Lola's heart fluttered.
She said the same to him: "Ethan Ainsley, Happy New Year Day."
Today was New Year Day, the beginning of a new year in the national calendar, and it was getting closer to Christmas.
When Lola thought about not being able to spend Christmas with him, she felt a little sad.
As she was quietly feeling melancholic, his questioning voice rang out:
"Why did you cut your hair?"
Lola Hussey: "..."