Chapter 19

From designing the bag to learning through online tutorials and seeking out an old craftsman to purchase materials and tools, Simon had poured over three months of effort into making it. He hadn't dared to hope that Josephine would like it. As long as she kept it, even if she tossed it into a corner like trash, he would have been satisfied. Josephine, pale but smiling gently, said, "I should be the one thanking you. This bag is beautiful, and the color is so easy to match. I really like it. Come on, let's find a spot to sit, have a drink, and chat." Earlier, she had been ready to leave, even thinking of walking out of this place altogether. But seeing the shy and introverted Simon push himself to attend an event like this just for her, how could she leave him here alone? The two of them walked into the villa and found an empty corner with a couch to sit on. Though Simon was reserved and not particularly good at small talk, he worked in the same field as Josephine, and with an upc