"You don't have to rush to give me an answer. You..."

His words were interrupted by a sudden exclamation.

"Eva?"

I was startled by this familiar voice and hastily broke free from Shaun's embrace.

As we both turned to look outside, we saw Wilbert standing there with a dark expression.

Shaun's hand was still half around me in a hug.

And I was surprised by Wilbert's return.