The undertone of humility in his voice was unmistakable. Didn’t he realize it himself?

Cicely turned her head away, her voice indifferent, “That depends on what you want to do.”

Seth gave a wry smile, “Alright, then you…”

“I’m going downstairs.” Cicely cut him off, having already taken the lead out of the room.

Seth followed her.

There was no one in the living room, empty as if she had just played out a scene in her mind alone.d2

Seth, oblivious, saw Cicely standing on the last step looking silently into the living room. He turned back to take her hand and led her to the couch, bending down to find the remote and turn on the TV. “Sit here; it’ll be ready soon.”

Cicely sat down obediently.

*

Half an hour later, dinner was served. The dishes on the table were unquestionably to her liking.

Cicely sat down, reflecting that every time they ate together, it seemed the meal catered mainly to her tastes. Aside from the vague awareness that his preferences were light, she had little recollection of his specific favorites.

Seth sat across from her, his gaze locked on her, not wanting to miss any expression on her face.

Cicely calmly picked up her fork and took a bite from the closest dish, her face expressionless.

“How is it?”

“If I say it’s not good, would you stop eating?”

Seth paused, then took a bite himself. It tasted just fine.

“I’ll have this one. You eat whatever else you find palatable.”

Cicely frowned, watching as he swapped his plate with one from in front of her. For several minutes, Seth ate only that one dish.

expression grew increasingly troubled as she pushed the two plates in front of her forward, “I’ve had enough of

before taking the partially eaten plates

After finishing his portion, he put down his fork and sat there,

a lightness in her

Seth could respond, she made a move to set down

she hadn’t even finished half of her meal, Seth picked

her motion, lifting her gaze

Seth emphasized again before turning

he came back, his

enough of this

rice; Seth forcefully ate four. He consumed more than half

and eaten less, but she would have seen through it. He didn’t want to deceive her or let her know

in expression, then set down her fork and stood up.

also stood up and said,

out from behind the chair. “I’ll

resting on the table, clenched as he stood frozen,

he finally stepped forward to

Cicely stopped and turned to look at him. Seth’s voice was

It wasn’t far—just a short

parted his lips to speak but could only watch her leave, his eyes laden with unspoken longing

tight grip had fastened. His palm was cool, the pressure strong as if he hadn’t managed

on her

had held, feeling the blood flow back, and absentmindedly

keep making mistakes in things that don’t matter and then apologizing, don’t show up in front of me anymore.

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