The room momentarily plunged into absolute silence. Because the windows were tightly shut, not a single trace of noise from the outside world could filter inside. However, it was precisely this overwhelmingly quiet atmosphere that made people feel even more suffocated. Julian Sterling's entire body broke out in a cold sweat that completely soaked the hem of his silk pajamas, causing the fabric to cling tightly to his pale skin.
Ethan Caldwell also did not know how to begin speaking. The man understood that at this very moment, empty words of comfort were truly of no value. He could only use his large, warm hands to envelop the trembling shoulders of the person in his embrace. The man let Julian fully lean against his chest, feeling the frantic beating of Julian's heart through the thin layer of clothing.
A long while later, when he felt that Julian had somewhat calmed down, he finally asked in a deep voice: "Are you certain?"
