Extremely Gentle

Lucille paused and replied subconsciously, "Aren't we going to see Madam Collins tomorrow?" "That's tomorrow. For now, accompany me." The corners of Joseph's mouth curled into a faint smile. The cold aura around him dissipated, and he seemed extremely gentle. "Okay?" Lucille was keenly aware that Joseph was different from usual right then, but she could not tell exactly what was different. After a brief moment of hesitation, she declined. "It's too late. We should go to bed early." "Okay." Joseph stood up, still smiling. "Then... good night." He left. The dining room instantly quieted down, and the invisible atmosphere gradually dissipated. The crystal lamp above her head did not move at all, emitting a warm light. Lucille wiped her mouth and got up to leave the dining room. When she was about to go upstairs and return to her room to rest, she happened to overhear someone sighing from around the corner. Then, she heard Culver speaking in a melancholy tone. "Mr. Joseph always feels gloo