YvetteI was really surprised to hear him call me that name. I mean, it had been almost five years since I last saw him. I forced myself to remain calm because for some reason I was all tense. Was this an effect of the sickness? Or was this because of his strong aura?“It’s been a long time, how have you been?” I managed to ask. His gaze lingered on me for a moment before he answered.“Fine.”Huh? Was he only going to answer with one word? I guess he hasn’t changed much then. Still the same man.For the rest of the drive, I sat perfectly straight in the back seat, hands resting neatly on my knees, like a student sitting in front of a strict teacher.Soren didn’t say anything; he just concentrated on driving, but somehow the silence between us felt heavier than conversation.When the car finally stopped outside the restaurant, I immediately reached for the door.“Thank you for the ride,” I said, and tried to bolt out immediately, but halfway out I noticed his eyes narrow slightly.
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