After finishing speaking, they fell into silence. The room was so quiet that it felt as if they could hear each other’s breathing.
After a while, Anna noticed the invitation letter in Joseph’s hand and curiously asked, "What’s this?"
Joseph hadn’t intended to explain, but thinking about how he had liked Anna for so many years, he reluctantly replied, "It’s an invitation to an auction coming up soon."
Upon hearing this, Anna’s heart raced with excitement. She thought Joseph might be inviting her to attend with him, and she eagerly said, "Oh", without asking further. She felt that such things should be left as a surprise for the day itself.
And so, both of them had their own thoughts. Joseph, feeling mentally and physically drained, said, "I’m a bit tired. I’ll go rest in my room. If you
