Whispers Under Evergreen

Christmas Salon

Dec 16. 2025

Whispers Under Evergreen

Miss Elena spent many hours with Edward preparing for her thesis, but Sally knew that Miss Elena's heart was filled with Joseph Ashford. Joseph was the heir to a mansion near Elena's home, and it had been several months since he left his city life for the countryside. He was a man of few words, always carrying a book, and seemed to prefer nature and tranquility to human interaction. Yet, Elena heard warmth and sweet music in his silence. In every quiet moment, her heart trembled softly, and she told Sally that this trembling was as thrilling as the first note of an old sonata.

Even that day, when Elena left the mansion with a light step after the experiment, the night air was cold, but her heart felt warm. Not only had the experiment been successful, but she also met Joseph in front of her garden on the way home. Her beautiful evergreen garden, covered in white snow, looked even more magical. Joseph approached her silently, as if he had been waiting for her, and gently tipped his hat in greeting.