Soon after Charles and Camille had left Oceania Villa, Stanley dropped by to visit Stephen.

Stephen sat on his bed while gazing at the blue sky outside the window, clearly immersed in his own thoughts. He didn't even bother to glance at Ariel, who sat next to him. Ariel was hesitantly holding a glass of water for him. She'd noticed how cold and distant Stephen was toward her and didn't know what to say in order to break the silence.

When she heard Stanley's footsteps approaching her, she turne