Chapter 1071 Dealing With It Himself

• “It's all right.” He collected his emotions, instinctively wanting to offer a small smile. But when he realized they were no longer in the same place, that his smile would have no effect, he didn't force it. Instead, he tried to console her by adding, “It was a good thing that the box was opened. After all, I haven't officially communicated with the craftsman. I merely made a casual remark. Meetings like these, without a specific agreed time, are nothing more than exchanging pleasantries, which is hardly noteworthy.”
• The more he spoke with such nonchalance, the more unsettled Daphne felt inside.
• After all, it was clear that this was an attempt to comfort her.