Shi Yao frowned. It appeared that several things were a bit more... complicated than what she'd initially imagined...
In other words, that person didn't change just recently. Or perhaps, that person had been like this from the very start, just that she realized it a little too late.
...
Walking out of the bathroom, Lin Jiage gestured to Shi Yao and said, "Let's go."
The young lady had her head lowered, and she didn't respond to his words.
"Shi Yao?" Perplexed, Lin Jiage called out once more. Then, taking a closer look, he noticed a contemplative furrow in between her brows—she was seemingly oblivious to his presence. Thus, he walked up and placed his hand on her little head and gently ruffled her hair, "What are you thinking about?"