Faintly Visible Veins Bulging

Cynthia blinked awkwardly at him, looking a bit embarrassed. Her voice was weak, almost like a mosquito's, "I... I think it's that time of the month..."

"What?" Tristan furrowed his brow. His pitch-black eyes concealed surging waves beneath, his breath slightly quickened, and faintly visible veins bulged on his forehead, revealing his restraint and patience.

Cynthia bit her lip, finding it difficult to articulate, "It's, um, that... thing..."

Seeing Tristan looking utterly confused, she leaned close to his ear and whispered, "It's my period..."

Cynthia now wished she could find a hole to hide in. She didn't know how to face Tristan. Lowering her eyelids, she reluctantly squeezed out a few words from between her teeth, "There seems to be no sanitary pads here. Could you please help me buy some?"