"I'm sorry, I rushed to help you and didn't pay attention. It's my fault," Annie apologized softly.

Finn continued to ascend the stairs in silence, acknowledging Annie with a low, appreciative grunt. His voice had a hint of gentleness that even he hadn't realized.

Perhaps, at that moment, Finn no longer felt the same level of resentment towards Annie as he did when she had unexpectedly appeared at his house.

Together, they descended to the ground floor, with Finn going straight to the kitchen, ...