Upon hearing her question, Leon's smile instantly stiffened, and his heart raced.
"Damn it! How could I forget about Athena's problems?" He cursed himself inwardly.
So engrossed in the conversation and comfort Liliana provided, he had completely forgotten about the incident with Athena earlier that afternoon, leaving him feeling a bit embarrassed.
Noticing Leon's silence, Liliana frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied with his distraction.
"Leon? Why are you daydreaming? Did you hear me?" She asked, pinching both of his cheeks in a playful yet pointed manner.
Snapping out of his reverie, Leon met Liliana's pouty expression and felt a wave of embarrassment.
"Ahem! Sorry, Liliana. I was just daydreaming," he said, pretending to cough.
Liliana rolled her eyes but didn't press the issue. Instead, she asked, "Can you explain what happened this afternoon? Why did Athena kidnap you?"
