Chapter 73 Unexpected Kindness: Tristan Carter's Gentle Questioning

• Before leaving, I sat in Tristan Carter's office for a while. He engaged me in some questioning and explained Mallory's mother's illness. Assuming she was overwhelmed with sorrow, he comforted her repeatedly and insisted on escorting her to board her flight.
• Jane found herself somewhat defenseless against Tristan Carter's gentleness. The longer she lived, the more she feared unwanted kindness, especially when it was offered in the guise of romantic interest. Therefore, despite Tristan Carter's attentiveness, she always kept him at arm's length, maintaining only a friendship. Beyond expressing her gratitude, she had nothing more to say.
• The convenience of the technological era made travel a breeze. Within a few hours by plane from the north to the south, the moisture in the air changed noticeably as soon as she disembarked. Dragging her suitcase, Jane breathed in the air of Silver City, preferring it here despite her official residence being in Cinnabar City.