He walked over to the sofa and sat down beside her, leaving a respectful distance between them. There was enough space that neither of them felt uncomfortable, yet the closeness was unmistakable.
Gao Ziyue tilted her head slightly, a playful smile on her lips. She had regained some of her composure, though her heart was still beating faster.
"Oh?" Her tone was teasing, yet gentle.
"And what exactly distracted you?"
She already knew the answer, but she wanted to hear it. She wanted to hear him say the words.
Kyrian looked directly at her, his violet eyes meeting hers with disarming sincerity. To him, the question was incredibly simple, almost obvious.
"You." He answered naturally, as though stating an undeniable fact.
"It's the first time I've ever seen someone so beautiful."
Silence.
There were no elaborate words, no attempt to impress her, and no hidden intention. It was simply the purest truth, spoken without pretense.
