Sarah's head lifted once more, her eyes locking onto his. A profound, enveloping warmth flooded her chest, radiating outward until it painted a delicate, rosy blush across her cheeks. A shy, tentative smile curled the corners of her lips, a stark contrast to her previous apprehension. Seeing her response, the tension in Jayden's shoulders finally dissipated. The corners of his own mouth twitched, and he allowed himself to return a small, guarded, yet deeply genuine smile.
