Cliff's POV
I noticed Vanya's action, and I frowned slightly.
However, this subtle movement went unnoticed by the others at the table.
The family dinner finally came to an end, and Vanya and I walked out of the Thunder Pack hand in hand.
But as soon as we were outside, she quickly pulled her hand away.
I subconsciously looked at my empty palm, a strange discomfort welling up inside me.
After a while, Vanya asked, "Why did you come?"
I looked at her and countered, "Knowing that you would be wronged if you came alone, why did you still come by yourself?"
Vanya paused and said softly, "I asked you."
I pursed my lips and replied, "Today is Melinda's birthday. I have to go there."
"Melinda's birthday?" Vanya looked surprised, "Then why did you come here?"
She now seemed to accept tha
