The air was silent for a few seconds.
Leah adjusted the straps of her dress awkwardly, clearing her throat twice. She took a few steps toward Frederick, trying to act casual. "Did you need something?"
"Mm."
"You should've knocked first."
"I did."
"..." Leah was at a loss for words for a moment before giving a silly smile. "Maybe I was a bit distracted and didn’t hear you."
They entered the living room one after the other.
Leah sat down on the couch and picked up the ugly toy doll she had won earlier at the LFS "Family of Three" darts event. Meanwhile, Frederick handed her a small matte black box, about the size of a palm.
Leah looked at him in confusion and took the box.
She glanced up at him, seeing in his eyes that the gift was from him. Curiosity piqued, Leah opened the lid, an
