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Since Ethan didn't provide a direct response, she inferred that he was concealing the problem from her, prompting her not to inquire further. She also sensed an unspoken tension lingering between them, which made her hesitant to press the matter.
After donning a fresh set of clothes, she gracefully emerged through the doorway, her attire exuding elegance and confidence. With each step, the fabric swirled around her, catching the light and accentuating her presence.
"Sorry for the delay," she murmured softly, her fingers absentmindedly tracing circles on her thigh as she glanced up to meet his eyes, only to quickly avert her gaze.
The tension lingered, perhaps a remnant of their earlier exchange, leaving an unspoken heaviness in the air.
