章 347: Darry Ring

Music Rec: Rewrite the stars— James Arthur and Lorraine Smith.

As they neared the end of the show, Shikera prepared to wrap things up, glancing at the cue cards in front of her. But just as she was about to conclude, Ethan shifted in his seat, his voice suddenly cutting through the soft hum of the studio.

"I have something to say," he began, his voice steady but carrying a note of unease that only Shikera seemed to notice.

She turned to him, caught off guard by the intensity in his gaze. The restless look was back, the one she had seen earlier, and for a fleeting moment, she could have sworn she saw something like fear behind his eyes. Her instincts kicked in, and beneath the table, she started to reach for his hand, ready to offer comfort.

But before she could, Ethan lifted his hand and, in a move that took her by complete surprise, placed it over hers on the table, above the table, where everyone could see.