Eleanor almost fell off the bench, stunned. "What? Why did you come here?"
"Uh… the weather is pleasant." Zane took a look around before returning his attention to her. "I enjoy running in the woods early in the morning. But today I decided to run on the road." He smirked. "I didn't expect to see you here. I assumed you went to collect herbs."
He pretended not to know about her plan. "Are you on your way somewhere?" He raised his eyebrows as he looked at her bag, acting skeptical.
Eleanor blinked, debating whether to tell him or not. She had intended to leave before he woke up, but things did not go as planned. She was very depressed while coming here. Surprisingly, her sadness dissipated almost immediately when she saw him. It was undeniably annoying, though.
"Are you trying to run away?" Zane asked again before she could reply.
'Run away!'
Her heart thumped loudly. She inadvertently touched her throat.
