"I can give you a comforting hug," Nicholas Croft said with a smile, subtly withdrawing his arm that had been linked by Hannah Hargrave, and gentlemanly opened his arms to the host.
The host looked surprised and delighted, glancing at Sophie Foster beside him, "Mrs. Croft, is that okay?"
Sophie Foster nodded with a smile as well. The tacit understanding between the couple was something beyond ordinary comprehension; Nicholas Croft's actions not only appeared gentlemanly and considerate but also helped him escape Hannah Hargrave's entanglement.
"Wow, how fortunate!" As the host hugged Nicholas Croft, they smiled and sighed; on such a chilly day, even a second of warmth was coveted.
Beside them, Hannah Hargrave gave a little shiver, whether intentional or due to the cold, yet maintained a graceful smile.
