She blushed slightly and, in the end, said nothing more. At that moment, the car happened to stop at a parking spot near the restaurant. Annie, flustered, quickly got out as if trying to escape.

"We're here. I'll go in first."

Finn watched her retreating figure with a gentle smile. Everything was gradually shifting in a better direction. That was a relief.

They entered the dining room together, chatting as they ate. Annie's demeanor had naturally become much softer, and Finn, too, began to ...