There was a still look in Roland’s eyes as he looked at Isabel.

Isabel withdrew her hand and approached the sink.

She turned on the faucet and doused her hand in cold water with her back facing Roland.

There was a mirror in front of the sink, so she caught a brief hint of Roland’s reflection in it.

While washing her hands, she subtly inspected his reflection in the mirror.

She saw Roland staring at her from behind for several seconds before he went to pour the contents of the pot into a bowl.

His movements were practiced and graceful.

Isabel snuck another look at his face.

He seemed very focused on his task and did not seem to be thinking about anything else.

He probably did not think much of it when she grazed her fingers against his palms.

With that, she heaved a sigh of relief.

Then, she wiped her hands and walked out of the kitchen.

already set the food on the table and had sat

the kitchen, he asked in concern, "Is your hand

fingers

and gulped, the bulb in his

not have noticed anything as she sat down and

seeing this, Roland began to dig in

fork before turning to him "Roland, I might have to stay with you for a few more days." Roland

overstay my welcome, but your mom went

I didn’t

say no toa chance to eat such

was reluctant to move back to her place so long as

Roland with a

merely

hardly bothered by Isabel staying over for several days

felt relieved and told him, "I won't just be

with anything.” “There are a few things I could use your help with.” “What's up?" "It's

the food

the toilet real quick.” She quickly retreated with

at her

smirk formed on the corner

out of her

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