Chapter 73: Respecting Miss Evelyn's Decision

Evelyn's heart trembled, but she forced herself to remain calm: "It was just a coincidence that we ended up sitting together. We're not that close." Eugene maintained his smiling expression, his eyes as gentle as the stars: "The night is late, and the wind is strong. Miss Evelyn, you should go downstairs. Langin is also there. You two can chat more." Evelyn said goodnight and headed towards the stairs. Though she couldn't fathom Eugene's intentions, she understood that he wanted her to stay away from the terrace. As Evelyn descended, she saw Langin leaning against the staircase, taking a large gulp of his drink. He looked surprised to see her coming down: "What were you doing up there?" "Just getting some fresh air." Evelyn noticed Langin's tense expression. "Why? Does your brother dislike strangers going to the second floor?" Langin scratched his head, looking troubled: "It's not that. It's just... My brother usually handles things up there, and I was worried you might get s