Although Estrella was shocked, she maintained her composure. She had encountered Silas before; he appeared just as she remembered, with his casual short hair and ever-present, carefree smile. But she never anticipated that these two seemingly unrelated people would become entangled in such a trivial matter.
"Why are you in a hurry to say sorry? Weren't you adamant that you hadn't stepped on her?" Silas questioned, his tone laced with skepticism.
The culprit began to perspire nervously. "I started to doubt whether I had stepped on her because I didn't feel anything. Considering how slim she is and how thin her wrist is, it's possible that I didn't notice."
"Oh?" Silas's gaze shifted to Estrella's wrist. After a moment's contemplation, he approached and carefully examined her wrist.
It was rare for a man to touch Estrella because of her charm and aloofness. The male students in class rarely teased her.
But Silas was different because he was fearless.
The touch of his hand sent a jolt through Estrella, leaving her feeling helpless under his scrutiny.
"What's wrong? Are you scared of me?" Silas asked, noticing her trembling hand.
However, Estrella's reaction was more a result of shyness than fear, though she wouldn't admit it. Their interaction seemed romantic, stirring an undeniable connection between them.
The culprit, realizing the budding connection between Silas and Estrella, hastily apologized to Estrella and promptly ran away.
As interest in their romance surged, a mysterious organization called SilasEsti Love emerged. However, not everyone was supportive; former fans of Silas and Celine criticized Estrella, accusing her of being a homewrecker who had interfered in their relationship.
The people involved made no statements, but their fans were engaged in a fierce argument.
Consequently, this incident became one of the top three trending topics overnight. Pearl found herself in a dilemma, feeling at a loss for words.
Amidst the chaos, Celine insisted on visiting Silas. "Miss Pearl, Silas is my partner. I should visit him since he got into an accident." She looked worried, adding, "Plus, he helped me a lot. It's only natural that I do this."
Pearl watched Celine with suspicion, sensing ulterior motives behind her sudden concern.
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