Kalix was working in his office when Winter walked in to check on him. Surprisingly, he hadn't spoken a word since the moment he had disclosed his intention to keep monitoring Dianna.
He had laid out the steps of how he planned to do it, but his silence afterward spoke volumes. She knew this was his way of processing — weighing every move in that sharp, calculating mind of his.
But the moment he noticed her presence, the dreadful aura that had clung to him seemed to ease, and his eyes softened at the sight of her.
Without thinking, he reached out his hand, silently beckoning her closer. And without a word of objection, Winter walked to him.
He gently grabbed her wrist, guiding her onto his lap with ease. Her arms instinctively wrapped around his neck, anchoring herself to him.
"Ayos lang ako, Angel," he murmured, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear.
