Opening Up (3)

Annabelle, finally concluding this subject, continued to stare at her brother, who had fallen silent again, but this time, his expression shifted, from one of initial relaxation to a more serious demeanor.

She observed his expression shifting, and while an indescribable sense of joy bloomed within her, knowing that all these changes were the result of him carefully considering her opinion and reaction, she couldn't help but wonder. What kind of impression did her brother have of her to doubt her thoughts about him earlier?

She also wondered why he couldn't approach her with more confidence in his own opinion and point of view about what he had done.

Because in her mind, even if it was something wrong, if it was done by her brother, she knew she wouldn't have truly minded. Maybe she would have pretended to be a little angry for the sake of teaching him right from wrong, but that would have been the extent of it.