As Debbie grew closer to her new companions, the
emotional threads of her past began to tangle with the present. Oliver's interest in her unsettled her, not because she disliked him, but because it forced her to ask herself if she was ready to let anyone new into her heart.
Meanwhile, Filex started to withdraw slightly, weighed down by his growing feelings for Debbie and his struggle to manage his gift. Theo noticed the shift and confronted him.
"You care about her," Theo said bluntly. "But you can't expect her to know that if you won't say anything."
"It's not that simple," Filex replied, his gaze distant. "She's still in love with someone else. I can feel it every time I look at her."