Chapter 796

Following the astonished gazes of Douglas and Caroline, I glanced down and realized I had gotten too carried away in my excitement and had wrapped my arm around Tiana's shoulder. At that moment, my arm was still draped over her shoulder. It was a rather intimate gesture. It was no wonder Douglas and Caroline looked so surprised. Tiana and I looked like two close friends, completely at ease with each other. The adversarial dynamic we'd exhibited just moments ago was gone. Tiana also noticed their reactions. Her proud smile faltered, and her expression became increasingly awkward. I cleared my throat and discreetly retracted my arm. Tiana also subtly shifted away from me, creating some distance between us. However, her expression grew even more uncomfortable, and she could no longer meet my gaze. She looked a bit flustered. Feeling awkward myself, I said in a stilted tone, "You really did a great job, Ms. Fowler. I look forward to seeing more exciting characters from you." "Thank y