[A few minutes ago] 

'Dang! She is treating me like a stranger apparently, huh. But you can't trick me with that nonchalant look. I know you are affected by me, Valeria.' Markus stared at her butt as Valeria took her leave, she clenched her fist which indicated her anger and nervousness. And he knew every single gesture of hers, it was

somewhat easy for him to figure out that she was clearly troubled by him. Although it was already obvious. 

The man traced his thumb over his own lips while ...