His words were like a pebble thrown into the lake of my heart, stirring ripples of surprise. Could it be that he still harbored old feelings for me?
Seeing my silence, Sharon seemed to realize his abruptness. His expression instantly changed to one of deep regret, like a child who had done something wrong.
He paused for a moment, trying to ease the tension, and explained, "I'm sorry, I just spoke without thinking. Actually, I just can't stand seeing him play with people's emotions."
Watching him scramble to clarify, I couldn't help but smile. Despite the years that had passed, some of his habits remained the same. He had spoken such definitive words earlier, yet now he wore this puppy-dog expression, like a misunderstood pet.
I couldn't suppress my amusement, my eyes twinkling with mirth as I gently said to him, "Well, I'll be watching to see how you follow through on that."