Jenna Irving's expression was dazed. She stared blankly at him.
At the smile playing on his lips, a moment of ephemeral beauty.
'How can a man's smile be so beautiful?' It was like a refreshing spring breeze, making you forget completely that his actions were despicable and vile. Instead, it felt almost like a privilege to be the target of his elaborate schemes.
"Hah. So you're saying I should be eternally grateful and thank the heavens?" After snapping out of her daze, she gave a sarcastic smile to hide her embarrassment.
"Don't move!" Ryan Osborne's fingers tightened on her face, preventing her from turning away.
She could only stare, dumbfounded, as he carefully wiped the corner of her mouth.
"There. Be more careful next time you eat."
"Oh." She looked away as if escaping his gaze, bowing her head to drink her soup and gulping it down noisily.
Ryan Osborne shook his head, ladled a bowl for himself, and sat down beside her.
