Just then, Nathaniel Nathan placed the slippers he was wearing in front of Vera Xavier. "We don't get many guests, so my mom didn't have time to prepare any slippers for you. Wear mine for now. Girls shouldn't let their feet get cold. I'm a man, so a little chill won't bother me."
Before Vera Xavier could even clear her throat to respond, Brooke Mitchell spoke up. "Silly me, I completely forgot about slippers. Yours are so big, she'll trip if she wears them."
With that, she walked over, opened the shoe cabinet, and began rummaging for slippers with her back to them.
This time, it was Nathaniel Nathan's turn to wink at Vera. But since he was naturally such a cool and aloof person, a small gesture like a wink seemed a little unnatural on him, making Vera feel a bit awkward.
Brooke Mitchell took a brand-new pair of slippers from the shoe cabinet for Vera to wear. They were clearly a fresh purchase.
