Night fell silently, like a deep blue velvet cloth that gently draped over the entire Heart Signal Cabin.
The lights in the villa living room had been intentionally dimmed to create a cozy, ambiguous atmosphere. Warm yellow light washed softly over every corner, and the air was thick with an unspeakable undercurrent of agitation and anticipation.
The recently concluded heart signal text messaging session was like a pebble tossed into a calm lake, stirring up ripples that had yet to completely settle.
Chapter 36