At last, they reached the entrance to the residential district. Hilda reflexively turned back to glance at Nathan, who was observing them in the dark. Taking a deep breath, she then told David, "David, there's something I have to tell you."

David looked at her, his smile as pleasant as ever. "What is it?"

Hilda had thought of a few different excuses, but in the end she still said "Actually... I already have someone I love."

David's smile stiffened for a moment, but he soon returned to smiling as usual. "I understand. You don't have to beat yourself up over it."

In truth, David could already tell that Hilda didn't...