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.

in front of her forward, “I’ve had

partially eaten

Seth slowed down, he finished significantly ahead of her. After finishing his portion, he

with a lightness in her tone,

to set down her fork, “Then

she hadn’t even finished half of her meal, Seth picked up his plate and stood

am not finished.” Cicely paused her motion, lifting her gaze

Seth emphasized again before turning

he came back,

enough of this one

Seth forcefully ate four. He consumed more than half of the dishes

didn’t want to deceive her or let her know he was deceiving her.

fork and stood up. “Need help with the dishes?” The question was

stood up and said,

nodded, stepping out from behind the chair. “I’ll be

been resting on the table, clenched as he

figure receded, he finally stepped forward to

stopped and turned to look at him.

far.” It wasn’t far—just

speak but could only watch her

had fastened. His palm was cool, the pressure

on her expression, and he released

stared at the spot on her wrist he had held, feeling the blood

you’re going to keep making mistakes in things that don’t matter and then apologizing, don’t show up in front of

and after she finished speaking, he paused before slowly responding, “What did

you

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