"Colin..." Seeing Colin's silence, Gwyneth called out again. Her voice was even softer, carrying a hint of cautious probing.
Colin finally reacted. He raised his eyes to look at Gwyneth's face, his gaze still cold but with less of the previous fury.
"What do you want?" Colin's voice remained hoarse, betraying no emotion.
Gwyneth's heart leaped, thinking Colin was finally softening. She quickly stepped forward.
"Colin, I know you're hurting inside. Aetheris Group's sudden termination is a huge blow to the company, but don't worry too much. I'll always be by your side to support you."
As she spoke, she moved closer to Colin, wanting to embrace him, but he raised his hand to stop her.
"Don't touch me." Colin's voice carried a trace of irritation.
Gwyneth's smile froze on her face as her outstretched hands were suspended in mid-air. A flash of hurt crossed her eyes, but she quickly masked it.
"Colin, I know you're in a bad mood right now and don't want to see me, so I... I won't bo
