Unspoken Tenderness

Ian also reached out, his hand steadying her elbow.

Celine jolted awake instantly, straightened up, offered Ian a small, polite smile and a nod of thanks, then carefully withdrew her arm.

"Ding—"

The elevator doors slid open.

Stella guided Celine down the hall to her room.

"Call me if you need anything," Ian said, repeating the same line from earlier.

Summoning the last of her composure, Celine pr