School break plans

Patrick greeted her with a "hi," kissed her on the lips, and embraced her. "I've missed you," he remarked, still in her arms.

Phina laughed. Not any more than I have. Thank you for making time this week.

"I'm sorry." He expressed regret.

She withdrew and turned to face him.

"Come on, it's okay. You're not required to apologize. I completely understand. She was honest with him.

It explains why I love you. Regards." He kissed her on the cheeks as he spoke.

"What are you hiding behind your back?" she asked, her brows narrowing. She pointed to his other hand, which she had seen him fold behind his back since he came down the stairs.

With a simple smile, he pulled out a wrapped gift box.

"This is where. You should have this." He handed it on to her.

She looked flushed and smiled like a child. For the first time, Patrick was purchasing a gift for her.

"Whoa! I'm grateful. She was grateful. "Can I?"