The two words of her name were a weight between his teeth, heavy with suppressed emotion. A deep, lingering affection filled his eyes, erupting the moment he looked down at her.
The staff members following Ryan Hayes tensed, their pupils constricting slightly.
They had all seen how despondent he'd been, so the atmosphere grew tense without them even realizing it.
Yara Summers nodded, a polite smile on her face. "Long time no see."
It felt like a lifetime had passed.
For a moment, Ryan Hayes was completely disoriented.
His voice was hoarse. "Long time no see."
A sudden sense of foreboding washed over him. His fingers curled into fists as his entire body grew taut.
Yara Summers's eyes remained on his face as the corners of her lips suddenly lifted into a small smile.
Her eyes and expression were as tranquil as a calm sea, but her smile bloomed like a dazzling flower. It was the open, honest expression of someone who had truly let everything go.
