Richard returned, his complexion colder and more silent than ever before.
Nolan, who shared a room with him, was having a barbeque with Ethan and two others.
Hearing the door open, they all looked up, only to see Richard silently close the door.
He removed his coat, changed his shoes, and the shadow that fell on him made him seem incredibly desolate.
Without uttering a word, he went into the bathroom.
The others in the room were taken aback, and their conversation abruptly stopped.
The faucet was turned on, and the sound of cold water echoed from the bathroom.
Nolan was the first to notice the birthday cake box at Richard's feet— Richard had asked for their opinions when picking the cake the day before.
After conducting a survey and analyzing the data, he finally picked this design.
However, it was now rigidly lying there, untouched and unopened.
