"That's a relief."
Ryan let out a sigh, as if finally reassured by Winter's bright expression.
A moment later, Ryan spoke as if he had made up his mind.
"Winter, about that night..."
Winter looked at Ryan, unable to hide her momentary tension.
Ryan gazed at Winter for a while, then let out another long sigh.
"I made a big mistake that night. I'm sincerely sorry."
"I'm fine. Don't worry about it!"
Winter deliberately put on a nonchalant expression and smiled brightly.
"Well, that's good then."
Ryan silently gazed at Winter before muttering softly. A melancholic smile bloomed on his handsome face as he slowly turned his gaze towards the window.
"Um, by the way..."
"Yes?"
Ryan quickly turned his head back to look at Winter. A helpless hope began to swell in his light brown eyes.
"So..."
Winter hesitated for a long time, struggling to speak.
Watching Winter's face, clearly filled with apology, the expectation that had risen in Ryan's eyes slowly began to fade.
