"I've already eaten," Vincent said, his voice colder than usual.

I was a bit shocked. Wasn't he always the most gentle with Claire? That distant tone used to be reserved for me.

"Then how about shopping? I want to buy some bags," Claire continued, acting cute, as if his coldness hadn't phased her.

From start to finish, she didn't even glance at me once. Even though I was standing right next to Vincent, she treated me like I was ...