Steven Balance remained calm and composed, acting so convincingly he almost believed himself.
Their feelings for Aldana Candi were impossible to voice, forbidden to express, yet they secretly wanted her to know about the hidden emotions they harbored for her, yearning to see her reaction once everything was revealed—would she be disgusted? Repulsed? Angry and rejecting? Or perhaps... willing to accept?
Even though they knew the last possibility was nearly zero, they couldn't help but hold onto a sliver of hope, driven by this desire, making them restless and conflicted.
Both fearing her discovery of everything, yet uncontrollably fueled by hope.
This contradictory, perplexing emotion.
After speaking, Steven glanced at Liam Summer, and as their eyes met, they saw the mutual helplessness and expectation within each other's gaze, and both of them flashed a bitter smile.
