Despite the air conditioning, Sophia kept staring at Dominic while feeling increasingly hot.

"Soph, are you feeling hot?"

Dominic looked up, his eyes carrying an enigmatic smile.

Sophia felt unsettled by his gaze and couldn't help backing away, clutching the couch cushion beneath her. "I'm... I'm fine."

"How could you be fine?"

Dominic's smile suddenly changed as he stared at Sophia like a predator eyeing its dying prey. ...