Tessa Caldwell softly said, "Nothing's the matter."
Though Faye's face remained expressionless, his mood instantly sank. He looked at Tessa coldly, and she gazed back at him, her eyes showing such grievance, like a wounded little animal.
Not a word was exchanged as they faced each other; the atmosphere was profoundly subtle.
After a moment, Tessa was the first to break the silence, whispering, "Then I'll head back now."
Then she took a step, turning her head back after each step, as if hoping Faye would call her to stop.
Faye saw her eagerness to leave yet reluctant to part, her little expression full of longing, and instantly his mood brightened.
There was a cup of wine placed on the coffee table; he leisurely picked it up and gently swirled it, his movements elegant and alluring, showing no intention of keeping her.
