Oh, mystery author, this is so lovely!! A perfect end to my Christmas Day, and thank you so much for writing it. I absolutely love the way the story slowly unfolds; there's a gentle rhythm that's both comfortable and draws you in, but heightens the heartbreak the further along it goes. The intimacy is beautiful and bittersweet and I love that the story is sweet in some ways but doesn't dismiss any of the complications of being in love with someone you can't have. The last bit broke my heart. I love it! Thank you so much!!! <333333