Avina blanked out at his change of expression. Even if she wanted to mock him for loving so much, she couldn't. It took heart and dedication to do what he did, always being there for Charlise while not expecting anything in return.
At heart, that was what Avina was jealous of. Charlise had people around her who were willing to do anything in true love. There were no expectations, no negotiations, just love.
When faced with something like that, who wouldn't envy Charlise? Avina finally understood what Melis felt, pure envy. It came naturally without a second thought because it was unavoidable.
"Wow," Avina sighed. She held her thoughts to herself and nodded along. "That's so admirable of you."
"Isn't it?" Donolve's smile didn't vanish quite yet. It hooked at the tip of his lips and was refreshing to see. Avina couldn't help but peek a few more looks. After all, how often do you see an ice cube melt and reveal the flower inside?