Alex’s gaze followed Sheila until she was out of sight. Only then did he withdraw his gaze.

Marvin and Enid pretended not to notice.

The three of them chatted for a while longer before Alex said his goodbyes and left.

“I think Alex is truly sincere about our Sheila. Why won’t he confess?” Enid questioned rather impatiently.

She wished she could confess to Sheila on Alex’s behalf.

Marvin said, “They haven’t known each other for very long. Alex probably hasn’t done it out of consideration tha