1057 You're Alright

"Maybe because she knows if she told me anything, the secret would be safe. I won't share it with anyone so she can feel at ease to talk to me about anything," said Xia Zhao.

"I didn't think you lack this much self-confidence," commented Raelle.

Xia Zhao shrugged, "I don't wanna get my hopes up."

*Thud!*

A muffled sound of something falling was heard from upstairs and both of them looked up. Xia Zhao frowned slightly before he rolled his eyes unnoticeably.

"Do you have a cat?" asked Raelle.

"No," replied Xia Zhao. "I don't have any pets."

"Then did wind drop something?" But then she looked outside and added, "I don't think it's windy outside though." She looked back at him, "I thought you were alone at home."

"I was," he answered. "But not anymore."