บท 67: Tension!

That was a scary experience, his hand trembled subtly, then he forced a smile, "I was stressed trying to achieve something!"

"A forced smile… but what did you achieve!" Shabbara blurted out.

"I beat a big bad boss!" He answered with evident relief after remembering he was no longer Thrall of Living Roots.

"There is a difference between bravery and stupidity. Don't view yourself as a big boy and tanked all hardships, you have a family for that!" Manuella sternly said.

"My decision may have devolved you to your state but it wasn't the cause. 5 days before the final exam your art loses its colour. I advise you to start seeing a Therapist. Take care!" She added.

Anna was by the side while their mother brought something to eat for the guest. If not because Seth was jumpy he would not have stayed calm before Manuella's scrutiny, she had been looking at him unceremoniously with intense eyes like an Owl.