Daniel Carter originally lowered his gaze with a slightly embarrassed expression. Upon hearing me utter those three words, his demeanor paused, and his gaze landed on my face.
Soon after, his handsome and deep features broke into a joyful, radiant smile. His thin lips pressed together again and again, unable to suppress the widening arc of his grin.
Looking at the bright smile between his eyebrows, it seemed like a flame that ignited everything around us and illuminated my unfortunate, pitiful life—instantly, my entire heart was enlivened and cheerful.
I couldn't even hear what my best friend was saying, having lost my ability to respond, until a phrase reached my ear: "Forget it, you definitely don't have the mind to listen to me now. We can talk later."
When I came to apologize, my best friend had already hung up.
After dropping my phone, I looked at him, my lips pressing together again, but the smile blooming from the depths of my soul still couldn't be suppressed.
