Silas raised his eyebrow in amusement before nodding. "If that's the case, then you won't mind my presence."
Alana and Felix were taken aback by Silas's protectiveness. Though Silas's words might sound like a casual remark, the hidden meaning behind them was understood by both.
Ivy scowled, but she refrained from contradicting him. They had to discuss whatever was necessary in private.
"Of course not." Alana gave a natural smile. Her aura was gentle, and for some reason, Ivy even sensed a hint of calmness that one cultivates after achieving everything in their life.
It was almost as if she resembled the Alana from a previous life. Only... Alana was plagued by gloom, while this one was brimming with life.
Felix pulled the chair for Alana, and the sound of the chair's scraping broke Ivy's daze.
Once both Alana and Felix sat down, Ivy offered them a glass of water, and Alana only shook her head.
