After having her mood ruined three times, Ivy didn't feel much like browsing the market anymore.

The village's wealthy families had set up a huge lantern tower in the center of the market, drawing crowds of people.

Ivy found herself near the crowd, looking up at the impressive tower.

Beautiful.

If it weren't for what happened earlier, she might have been enjoying the lanterns with Ethan.

Now the mood was completely gone.

Ivy felt increasingly ...