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.

matter what, I'll stand by you. You'll always be the most important person to me.

an uncertain prognosis, stemmed not from disdain

Thalassa's heartfelt declaration, stood with her

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

out of place she was, feeling the full weight of being the odd

'couple's feast,' feeling increasingly full from their

catching her plea, 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

Fitch gone, Lydia felt even more awkward, resorting to covering her eyes, pretending to be oblivious to the world around her. Unbeknownst to her, Thalassa and Lysander were lost in their own bubble, unaffected by her

demeanor softened,

a radiant smile, walked over, placing her hand

pulled her close,

lap. His hand gently caressed her face as he looked into her eyes, whispering,

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

hear everything. A shiver ran through her as she dared to peek through

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