Inside the car, silence engulfed them once again.
Asher Land's slender fingers tapped continuously on the steering wheel. Sophie Smith knew his craving for a smoke had resurfaced.
He got out of the car, leaned against it, and lit a cigarette. The swirling smoke made his features somewhat indistinct.
Sophie could naturally sense the shift in Asher Land's mood. Usually, he seemed unshakeable, yet now there was an elusive sadness in his eyes. Sophie didn't know why he felt this way.
"Are you tired? How about we don't return to Eastern City tonight?" Sophie hesitantly asked after getting out of the car.
It was already very late, and it was apparent that Asher Land was somewhat exhausted. He was very busy with work and had driven for three hours to get there. His mental state couldn't be at its best now.
He nodded, which amounted to an agreement.
Sophie found a small hotel nearby. She wasn't sure if Asher Land would stay because she knew he was always particular.
