Lingering Warmth

Right then, the elevator doors opened, and the moment Cora lost her support, she fell backward.

Gideon reached out to grab her.

The man's fingertips were cold. When he pulled her back into the elevator and allowed her to regain her balance, he considerately let go of her. The entire moment lasted no more than ten seconds.

Still, Cora had yet to come back to her senses.

After pressing the elevator