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.

on the table and

stepping out of the kitchen, he asked in concern, "Is your hand okay?” “Much better." Isabel waved her hands in front

her fingers seem to glisten underneath

lips and gulped, the bulb in his throat moved

noticed anything as she sat

seeing this, Roland began to dig in as

turning to him "Roland, I might have to stay

"It's not that I want to overstay my welcome, but your mom went out of

I didn’t respond kindly to her

would be a shame to say no toa chance to

reluctant to move back to her place so

at Roland with a sincere look in

calmly and merely grunted,

like he was hardly bothered by Isabel staying over for several

and told him,

to tell me if you need help with anything.” “There are a few things I could use your help with.” “What's up?" "It's

finish the food

quick.” She quickly retreated with her hands placed over her

at

corner of his lips after

stepped out of her room again after her

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