Chapter 680

"May I invite you to a dance?" Silas inquired.

Rose stood up gracefully and placed her hand in his palm. "Of course."

Silas noticed the tears glistening in the corners of her eyes in the soft light. He tightened his grip on her hand, which startled her, prompting a futile attempt by her to break free from his hold.

"Is something wrong? Do you regret your decision?" Silas inquired, raising an eyebrow.

"No, but why did you pinch my hand?" Rose grumbled.

"I can't pinch your feet, can I?" he teased, finding humor in the odd question.

"You—" Rose began, but her retort was cut short as Silas twirled her gracefully by the waist. After a dizzying spin, she found herself dancing to the rhythm of the music with him.

"Did you cry just now?" he whispered, glancing at her reddened eyes as his hand rested on the small of her back.

"No, no tears. I was yawning," she denied, but was taken aback by how observant he was.

"Alright, I could have been mistaken."

"Mistaken? You certainly were," sh