After Milanda left, Sylvia and Eugene walked side by side toward the parking lot. The early morning air still carried a chill. Eugene glanced at Sylvia's light jacket, shrugged off his own coat, and offered it to her.

“Keep it for yourself,” Sylvia said, raising a hand to gently refuse. “You need it more than I do right now."

“Don't underestimate me. This little injury is nothing," Eugene insisted, his pride stung. He wasn't some bodybuilder, but he stood nearly six feet tall and kept himself in shape. He was far from the frail type he sometimes appeared to be.

"I'm not cold," Sylvia replied, her voice soft but firm. “Anyway, thank you for everything tonight.”

As she spoke, the night breeze caught Sylvia's hair, sending it fluttering around her face. Her eyes sparkled in the lamplight, lips tinted like fresh berries. Even the golden glow from the streetlights couldn't compete with her radiance.

Eugene's heart pounded so loud he thought she might hear it. He forced a steady, casual smile. “Are you sure you want to thank me?"

"Of course," Sylvia nodded.

"In that case, could I ask you for a favor?" Eugene's lips curled into a playful grin.

"Sure, go ahead."

mom's going to interrogate me all night. Would you mind letting me crash

"I could drop you off

his feet as if dizzy, nearly stumbling. “What's wrong?” Sylvia asked,

wincing. "I don't know. Suddenly I got this sharp pain in

before?” Sylvia stepped closer, worry creasing her


all along," Eugene replied, frowning deeply. "I was just

just in case!" Sylvia said, already turning

late—most of the doctors are asleep by now,” Eugene protested, shaking his head. “Honestly, I'm

like this, Sylvia

to my place I'll be back here in the morning to check on Lydia anyway, so we can get you

the opportunity. “Thank you! I really

the car," Sylvia

had worked, kept his expression carefully pained, holding his head as he climbed

empty. Sylvia drove steadily, her voice calm. "If you start to feel worse,

lighten the mood. "Don't worry, I won't throw up in

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