The Weight of Silence

But Tobias had decided to turn over a new leaf. He was determined to focus on chasing Harper—unlike this guy, who didn't seem sincere at all.

After hearing Tobias's words, Gareth lowered his gaze, lost in thought. Just as Tobias assumed he was silently agreeing, Gareth suddenly said, "Thanks."

Tobias frowned. "Wait, what do you mean by that?"

Gareth shot him a glance, didn't explain, and hurried o