Alex gave a small nod, a subtle smile tugging at the corner of his lips.
Inside his mind…
White Alex:
"Our goddess showed us gratitude! What are you waiting for?! Express our love! Go for it, GO FOR IT!"
Black Alex (sighing as he smacks White Alex on the head):
"She's thanking us. Which we obviously deserve. Still… it does feel kinda nice."
Back in the real world, Alex gave a tiny nod—as if agreeing with his inner self.
Rina, sitting opposite Alex, exhaled deeply. Her golden, lion-like eyes locked onto his with quiet resolve.
"Alex—"
He turned toward her, his dark purple eyes narrowing slightly, guarded.
Selene also looked at Rina, a hint of sympathy in her pale blue gaze.
Rina clenched her fist under the table, exhaled again, and said:
"I'm sorry… for what I did to you."
Alex opened his mouth to respond, but Rina raised a hand.
"Please… let me finish first."
He closed his mouth and set his food aside, turning his full attention to her.
