CAMILLA'S POV.

The atmosphere between Halfdan and me remained unchanged, exactly as he had declared.

True to his word, he refused to speak to me or even acknowledge my presence.

It was as though I had become invisible to him; he kept his gaze firmly fixed elsewhere, completely ignoring my existence.

I found myself casting occasional furtive glances in his direction. Despite the tense silence and the absurdity of our situation, a part of me still missed the love we once had.

The absence of our usual interactions left a void that I couldn't easily ignore. Perhaps, I hoped, once the mess with Astrid was resolved, he might regain his...