章 60: Promise

(POV - Lumia)

Lumia watched as Kael hung up the call, his face unreadable as always.

She hated how he could be so composed, as if nothing in the world could rattle him.

Determined to strike up a conversation, she quickened her pace, catching up to him.

"Hey, Kael, who were you talking to just now?" Lumia asked, her voice light but curious.

Kael turned to glance at her, his green eyes meeting hers briefly before he shrugged.

"Why?"

The single word, simple and dismissive, left her momentarily stunned.

Before she could say more, Kael turned on his heel and walked away, leaving her rooted to the spot, dumbfounded.

Her fists clenched at her sides as frustration bubbled inside her.

She stared at his retreating figure, the words forming in her mind but refusing to leave her lips.

'Why are you like this, Kael?'

Lumia bit her lip. She wasn't treated like this by anyone. Her thoughts swirling