Although Toby wasn’t thirsty, he somehow nodded and said, “Yeah, sure.”

Sonia replied with an affirmative hum and proceeded to pour him a glass of water, to which he took over. “Thanks.”

 

“Not at all.” Sonia waved her hand and kept her head down to drink her water. In the meantime, Toby didn’t take a single sip of water from his glass, but instead fixed his eyes on her without blinking.

After finishing the water, Sonia put down the glass and was about to tell the man that she would be returning to her room just when she heard a growling sound, only to realize it came from Toby’s stomach. Meanwhile, Toby didn’t expect his stomach to growl at that moment as an awkward look appeared on his glacial face.

Sonia curled her lips slightly upward, trying to keep a straight face as she just witnessed one of Toby’s rarest sides.

“Um…” Toby gulped, seemingly wanting to say something.

 

“What’s the matter?” Sonia looked at him.

“Do you mind making a little something for me to eat?” Toby kept his head down and asked.

 

raised her eyebrows in disbelief. “Did you just ask

Toby nodded, as he

last six years. However, he never really showed any interest in her, neither did he ever cast an eye on her. Therefore, she couldn’t

Sonia didn’t answer his question, Toby felt overwhelmed by a pang of disappointment, his eyes darkening. However, he

Sonia looked up and met his

met her eyes

“Just think of it as a return of favor for shining the way for

with an affirmative hum,

quickly surprised by Toby, who was standing

the first of the two to snap out of his trance and back away. Then, he stood straight and apologized with

awkwardly replied, “It’s not your fault. I’m the one who should apologize.” Deep

from either of them but only the sound of their breathing. A few moments later, Toby puckered his lips

around, Sonia didn’t stay silent any longer as she nodded and said, “I was trying to tell you that there’s nothing much left

“Sure.” Toby agreed.

while Toby followed right behind her to shine for her. Not long after that, the pasta was ready, whereupon both of them made

on the table and

gratitude, his eyes fixed on the steaming and aromatic

hand, Sonia yawned and wiped the tears that trickled down her cheeks, tiredly urging the man to finish his food. “Alright, hurry up. Walk me back to the

chair and sat on it to enjoy his pasta. Meanwhile, Sonia sat beside him, propping her head

she struggled to keep her eyes peeled. At the same time, her head felt heavier and heavier with a sleepy look on her face. When Toby noticed her reaction, he unknowingly smiled and picked up

stunned by the sight of that before he laughed in amusement. Soon, he calmed himself down and put down his silverware, whereupon he walked closer to Sonia and gently nudged her. “Wake up, Sonia. Let’s get you

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