Sylvia had worried that Eric might develop feelings for her or just be interested in her wealth and background.

However, after spending over two months together, she realized she had grown used to having Eric around.

She didn't dare think about how upset Eric would be when he discovered she had been deceiving him all along.

The more one cared about something, the more one feared losing it. She had made an effort to discover Eric's good qualities, and although she hadn't found many, she noticed his genuineness.

Just as Sylvia was lost in her thoughts, Eric emerged from the kitchen, carrying dishes.

"Hello? Knock, knock. Wakey, wakey. It's time to eat," Eric called out.

Sylvia sat across from Eric, her lips tightly pressed together.

When Eric glanced her way, she said, "Eric, I have a question for you."

"Of course, fire away," Eric replied.

"Well," Sylvia hesitated, "imagine, hypothetically speaking, if I were hiding something from you, how would you react?"

She was curious