There was a sense of doubt when Alana saw Leo's outstretched hand, which now seemed to be waiting for her to hold it. Alana fell silent, trying to gather her own confidence. "Alright, Alana, think of a tug-of-war, don't let yourself be swayed by your handsome cursed husband's face," that was another thought in Alana's mind.

"You'll believe me when I'm in front of you, but you'll say something different when facing them," Alana said, causing Leo to withdraw his hand and look at her with his intense gaze, a gaze rarely seen by anyone.

"Should we go back to our previous conversation, where I can place my trust in...