You Looked Down on Me Once, Now You Look Up. novel Chapter 356

Cloud Peak, master bedroom.

Patricia rolled over and snuggled into Oliver’s arms, wrapping her slim arm around his waist. “I want to go to Blue Ridge tomorrow,” she murmured.

Oliver held her close, his hand lazily tracing gentle circles on her back. “Alright. We’ll go when the snow stops.”

“Is it snowing that much?” she asked, voice muffled against his chest.

“It’s coming down pretty hard,” he replied quietly.

“Let’s get some sleep. You’ll probably be up early tomorrow.” She yawned, not really expecting an answer.

Before she could ask what he meant, Oliver pulled her tighter, soothing her with slow, steady strokes along her back until she drifted off. Patricia wondered what he’d meant about getting up early. She’d been sleeping in every day lately. Maybe he was just teasing.

Turns out, Oliver always knew better.

At seven, the sky was barely light when a knock echoed from the living room. Oliver heaved a sigh and flopped onto his back, pressing a hand over his eyes. His lips drew into a line, half annoyed at being woken but mostly just resigned.

“That’s probably Sara,” Patricia whispered.

Oliver didn’t even open his eyes. “It’s always her.”

“I’ll get it,” Patricia said, grabbing her robe and shuffling out. She opened the door and found Sara bouncing on the spot, bundled up in a fuzzy bunny onesie, her face lit with pure excitement.

“Aunt Patricia, it’s snowing! Let’s go build a snowman!”

“Is it deep out there?” Patricia asked, smiling at her energy.

“It’s super deep! Hurry up. We’re waiting for you downstairs,” Sara insisted, waving her arms.

Patricia laughed and nodded, closing the door and heading back to the bedroom. Oliver hadn’t moved.

“Sara wants me to come make a snowman.”

“Go ahead,” Oliver said, pushing himself up so he was leaning against the headboard. “She’s never seen real snow before. This is her first time.”

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