Cosette and Sarah smiled awkwardly before looking at each other. Even without any word exchange, they already agreed not to approach the two. Maxen and Luke seemed to be in a very sensitive state.
"Let's stay outside after dropping off our bags." Cosette leaned closer to Sarah, and the latter nodded in agreement.
"I think that's a good idea," Sarah whispered.
Both tiptoed their way in, treading on thin ice under Maxen's gaze. Luke had already looked away with his arms on the desk, his forehead resting on them. As Cosette and Sarah put down their bags, Cosette's brows rose.
"Pst."
Cosette slowly turned in Maxen's direction, tilting her head to the side.
"Come," he invited huskily and weakly, crooking a finger.
