But as Leonard watched Megan working busily, he couldn’t bring himself to say anything.Forget it, he’d find another chance to explain someday.A wave of disappointment swept over him. Letting Megan see through his feelings left him unsettled, like he’d lost something he couldn’t name. He had thought he’d hidden it well, but clearly, he was fooling no one.He hurried over to help her move the plants, though his whole body felt awkward.Megan, however, didn’t care about such details. Instead, she gave him a sharp look and said seriously, “Alright, if you’re here to move the plants, then keep your focus on them. Stop overthinking everything else.”“I wasn’t trying to make it a big deal,” she added quickly. “I just pointed out what was obvious—that’s all. Don’t read too much into it.”Seeing Leonard’s stiff, uncomfortable expression, she instantly regretted saying anything. But the words had slipped out faster than her brain could stop them.“It’s fine, I won’t take it the wrong way,”
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