“Wow… that’s not the kind of remark I ever expected to hear from you.” Nelsy gave a soft chuckle.

Yet only a moment later, she fell silent again, her gaze drifting back to the figures who had caught both of their attentions. Esther’s eyes lingered on Gaara, while Nelsy, despite having just ridiculed Vinson, still revealed whether she liked it or not that a trace of feeling remained for the boy she once loved. Anyone with eyes could see it.

“By the way, why are you alone, Nelsy?” ...