Although Erica had nodded in agreement with Ansel's proposal, he still didn't feel completely satisfied. There was a lingering uneasiness that continued to bother him. Ansel decided to confront and dispel this unease. To do so, he needed to clarify the doubts that were present in his mind. "Erica, I have something to ask. Please answer me honestly, okay?" Ansel's voice sounded like she was asking for help. "If I can help you, I will. What do you want to know?" Erica replied, slightly surprised by Ansel's request. "I want to know about you." Ansel confidently stated this, oblivious to Erica's astonished expression. Did Ansel realize that he had used language that could be easily misunderstood? Not only did he perplex Erica, but he also managed to stir unexpected emotions within her. And

