She couldn't tell if her mood adjusted quickly or if she simply wasn't affected at all.
Throughout the dinner, she acted as if nothing had happened.
She even ate quite a lot.
She didn't quarrel with him, knowing she couldn't leave, and seemed to accept the situation quite calmly.
Such a demeanor left Ethan Laurent puzzled—was she trying to lower his guard on purpose, or was she just inherently optimistic?
After dinner, Ethan Laurent left for a meeting.
He didn't use a boat to access the island, but a helicopter that was beyond Summer Ford's reach.
When he walked out the door, Summer Ford took a few steps to follow him, "Where are you going?"
Her voice seemed a bit urgent, as if she didn't want to be alone there.
"Missing me already before I've even left?" Ethan Laurent's face turned slightly to the side, teasing, yet his tone was indifferent.
