Though how much they wanted to stay in bed and enjoy the bliss of being together, they had to get up to spend breakfast with everyone. Shiela's heart sank in the fact that she had to face reality again. How she wished time would stand still and allow her to indulge more time with the man she loved.
All of them were already seated in the dining room when they arrived, except Jullien. But as soon as they settled themselves beside each other, Jullien's cheerful voice greeting them echoed into the room. Knowing her place, Shiela stood up to give way for Jullien, but Ryan stopped her.
"Why are you afraid to sit down beside me?" Ryan spoke in a rather loud voice, earning them the attention of everyone, including Jullien.
Shiela felt she could faint in discomfort, afraid that Jullien might humiliate her. "It's alright, dear. Ryan and I have more time together."