The bitter taste from just now was now covered by sweetness.
"When did you buy these candies?"
Stella looked at the box of candy in his hand with curiosity and asked.
Thomas spoke without words, only gesturing towards the hat on her head...
Only then did she remember he must have bought them while purchasing the hat.
"I didn't expect you to be so considerate..." She looked him over and suddenly said.
"Have you suddenly realized how great I am?" Thomas joked, but his eyes were earnest.
"You're actually quite the worthwhile friend," Stella said, enjoying the candy sweetly.
Thomas was the only person she considered a friend after Vivian.
In her toughest times, his companionship, indeed, brought her some joy.
Moreover... the most important thing was, she didn't feel oppressed or sad when she was with him.
Hearing her words, Thomas seemed a bit distracted.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, said nothing.
