Chapter 13

As time passed, we gradually grew accustomed to one another's presence.

Despite his typically guarded nature, there was an inexplicable sense of familiarity about him.

However, I concluded I was likely overanalyzing, given my relatively obscure streaming channel.

My otherwise tranquil existence had its share of unexpected events.

During one particularly stormy evening, the flower shop was inundated, with water engulfing everything in sight.

I hurried through the floodwater barefooted, attempting to rescue whatever I could.

Fortunately, assistance arrived promptly, and we collaborated to restore order.

Before I knew it, more than twelve months had elapsed.

The flower shop thrived, and my streaming channel attracted an increasing number of viewers.

A new tourist season was just beginning.

I positioned myself at the shop's doorway, observing the cheerful expressions of people traversing the busy stone-paved streets.