Silas approached Tabitha with a crooked smile, but upon witnessing her reaction, he wiped the expression off his face, immediately becoming concerned.

Silas had intended to be casual with Tabitha to create a sense of familiarity and remove the lingering awkwardness between them.

"Do you feel uncomfortable because of what I said?" Silas inquired, expressing his concern, wondering what Tabitha thought of him.

In an attempt to dispel any discomfort, Silas continued.

"If you're uncomfortable, don't mind me; I was just being considerate. Come on, I cooked something for you. Let's eat; I'm also famished," Silas stated, reaching out to take Tabitha's hand to encourage her to join him. However,...