Sigourney hesitated as she looked at Theodore, for she hadn't expected Richard to suddenly make such a proposal.

But Theodore only gave a gentle smile and softened his tone.

"It's fine. If you want to hug, then go ahead, just consider it a friendly embrace with Richard."

"I'm not so petty as to get jealous over something like that."

However, when Sigourney turned away, Theodore's eyes narrowed as he looked at Richard, his gaze carrying an oppressive force that sent a chill down one's spine.

Yet ...