Before the dynamic in their relationship that happened the day before, Canillas probably would have acted proactively to get Joanna attention as usual, which would then build conversation between them as it was his strategy to narrow their distance.
However, this time, he chose to be calm, as he had decided to give Joanna space, not to make her inconvenient, which would then make her grow annoyed at him.
Therefore, he let her immerse herself in the book she was currently reading, although he itched to poke the lady who was in a light yellow dress and had her head lowered to read the book on her lap.