Kevan stared at her. He did not say anything, but his emotions were overflowing from his eyes.

"I know it hasn't been a week yet. But—" He licked his lips out of nervousness and held her hands instead. His voice was hoarse as he asked, "Do you have an answer already?"

Larissa froze at once. She did not think that he would mention this. She had been counting the days. There were still three days left before the week was up. Larissa was not someone who dragged out decisions, but this specific decision was hard for her.

She wanted to wait. But … Kevan could not seem to wait any longer.

"I …" She lowered her head. She did not know what to say.

Kevan's bright eyes dulled at once. He did not plan to rush her. He knew that she still held things against him, and knew that this would not disappear so quickly.

He was willing to give her time to process everything. But he could feel that she did care about him through her attitude today. And the reason that she cared about him—

The more he