A heavy, almost suffocating tension settled inside the cabin as the words from the adjacent room continued to seep through the partition, each sentence carrying just enough weight to linger, to provoke, to disturb, while Damon's gaze shifted slightly toward Serena, studying her from the corner of his eyes with quiet precision.
…She doesn't look surprised.
So she already knows about this information… which means there is at least some truth buried in it.
His thoughts moved swiftly, dissecting the situation piece by piece.
But is she involved in this?
A brief pause.
…No.
Then there is only one person here who is unaware…
And If she wanted to tell Mira, she could have done it anytime.
There was no need to go through something this elaborate.
His gaze moved again.
This time toward Mira.
