Gillian was made fun of by the girl in the car, in an embarrassed fashion, she gripped the corner of her clothing, “I apologize, I'll stop. My friend is calling me.”

She turned back to respond to the girl in the car and quickly pulled out her phone from her bag. She glanced at Kierian and then at me. Finally, she awkwardly took back her hand:

“Forget it, I won’t leave my contact. I need to go. Goodbye.”

I could tell she still couldn't bear to leave him behind, but because of my presence, she couldn't make a move in front of me.

I let out an "eh" sound, I...