You had been ignoring Aloster Shen for days after an argument. No calls, no texts—you needed space.

But he clearly had other plans.

As you sat on the couch, lost in thought, you suddenly heard a noise at the front door.

Click. Click.

Frowning, you turned your head just in time to see a man fiddling with the lock using some kind of tool. Within seconds, the door swung open.

Your breath caught.

Before you could react, the man simply nodded and walked away, as if this was completely normal.

And then—Aloster stepped inside.

Your jaw dropped. “Did you just—”

Without a word, he threw a handful of red envelopes at you.

They fluttered down onto your lap, some spilling onto the floor.

You stared at them in shock. “What the—”

“Forgive me, my love.” His dark eyes locked onto yours, desperate yet determined. “Stop ignoring me.”