Cane stayed like that for another minute, until the clamoring sounds from outside became even more lively.
But, the moment he let her go, he returned to his usual self. There was no trace of vulnerability on him. He looked as calm as ever and seemed even more taciturn, as he held Iris' hand before they walked out of the room.
"Stay with me," Cane said, but Iris didn't respond to that.
She stared at his side profile and felt down. Until when would he continue to act that everything happened between them had never happened? He would never mention it, nor would he acknowledge it.
She was sure that he said something, she could feel it when he was saying something against her shoulder, though she couldn't hear it. She really wanted to know what that was.
