Benny turned to the other boy in a daze, but he immediately came to a realization upon meeting the latter’s warning glance.

Right! We can’t show this guy how much we like Essie!

Remembering that, Benny hastily shut his mouth, using only his eyes to express his discontent.

Lucian took notice of everything the boys had just done.

Still, he didn’t know what they were thinking. Assuming he had frightened them, he fell silent for a moment before softening his expression.

They might be ...