He smiled at her, then spoke.
"Just kidding." He said softly, "It makes me sad."
Aldana Candi's fingertips trembled slightly, she lowered her gaze and clenched them tightly.
Philip Shaw also quieted down, leaning against the headboard, his gaze resting on her, not approaching, as if appreciating a flower, gazing at her purely and simply.
In such a serene gaze, Aldana Candi couldn't remain indifferent anymore.
She softly called his name, "Philip Shaw."
Philip Shaw's eyes flickered lightly, his gaze slowly gathering, the calm smile on his face revealing a touch of hesitation.
Aldana Candi walked over, approached him, and called his name again, "Philip Shaw."
