Chapter 38

She had intended to appear graceful in front of Zayn, but why did she always end up embarrassing herself like this? Kenan's attention was focused on Skyler and Zayn, but he noticed Willow after hearing the sound. Seeing Willow's cheeks flushed with embarrassment, Kenan's lighter slipped from his hand and clattered to the ground. At that moment, he recalled a line of poetry—"Like a lotus flower shy under the cool breeze." He felt as though he might not have to remain single forever. "Sorry, let me try again," Willow said, reaching for the wine opener. Just as her hand touched it, a slightly calloused hand fell on top of hers. Upon contact with Willow's hand, Kenan froze in place as if electrified. He forgot to retract his hand because he was so overwhelmed with emotion. "I... I... I'll help you," Kenan, usually eloquent, stuttered for a while before managing to say a complete sentence. Zayn's expression grew even more grim at the sight of Kenan's demeanor. "No need, thanks." Wi