After Shao left, the tension that had hovered awkwardly around the table began to thin. Everyone returned to their food, but the atmosphere was quieter, more subdued.
Muchen stretched his arms above his head, a soft yawn escaping him as he leaned back against the bench, eyes half-lidded. "How about we go take another nap?" he said lazily, nudging Yunfeng gently with his elbow.
Yunfeng turned toward him, a small, fond smile playing on his face. "Hmm..." He leaned in, pressing a light kiss to the side of Muchen's cheek.
And then they got up, walking away without another word.
Hana watched them go with a sweet smile—at least on the surface. Her expression turned a bit stiff as she noticed Jai. He hadn't moved much since they sat down. His spoon still rested in his bowl, barely touched, and his shoulders looked tense beneath the thin fabric of his shirt. His eyes were distant, unfocused.
