Thalassa locked eyes with Lysander, his deep gaze holding a world of unspoken words. In that moment, she realized what he was hinting at-he was testing if his injury truly mattered to her.

Had her reaction led him to misunderstand?

Lydia, who had been rummaging through a first aid kit for some needles, froze upon hearing Lysander's words, sensing an impending storm between Thalassa and Lysander. Panic fluttered in her heart. Turning around, she hurriedly said, "Mr. Sinclair, actually..."

"Disappointed? Never." Before Lydia could finish, Thalassa caught on, responding to Lysander with seriousness and candor.

When Lysander had voiced his concern, Thalassa was initially taken aback, not expecting such a direct question.

But as she grasped the true meaning behind his words, her heart sank.

Under Lysander's intense gaze, she found her answer.

In that moment, the world around them faded away, their eyes only for each other.

person to me. My worry was never about your injury itself, but the fear you

leg, and the disappointment upon hearing an uncertain prognosis, stemmed

declaration, stood with her mouth agape,

she felt like a third wheel, an intruder on Thalassa and Lysander's

the first time, she realized how glaringly out of place she was, feeling the full weight of being the

had metaphorically eaten bowls of Thalassa and Lysander's 'couple's feast,' feeling increasingly full from their display of affection.

quickly averted his gaze and made a beeline for the kitchen, acknowledging his role as an unwanted presence. But while he could escape, Lydia could

pretending to be oblivious to the world around her. Unbeknownst to her, Thalassa and Lysander were lost in their own

confession, Lysander's icy demeanor softened, his voice

out his hand, and Thalassa, with a radiant smile, walked

her close,

her waist and seating her on his lap. His hand gently caressed her face as he looked into her eyes, whispering, "I'll remember what you

her hand over his, letting his rough fingers tenderly trace her cheek, "Yeah,

her eyes, could hear everything. A shiver ran through her as she dared

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