"They'll be here soon. Have a seat," Aurum said.

"Okay."

Ivy sat down and casually ran her fingers through her hair. Aurum's gaze remained on her, always with a scrutinizing air. She noticed it but pretended not to. Ivy remained perfectly composed, showing no hint of anything amiss.

The two began to tango.

"Have you rested well these days? Feels like you haven't fully recovered," Aurum asked.

Ivy replied softly, "Even when wounds heal, it leaves scars. I've been through some pretty traumati