Davey told Illyna that this was just a glimpse, a token of appreciation for what she had done for him and what she would do for him in the future.

Illyna was possibly disappointed. After being surprised by Davey’s gesture, she chuckled after realizing something. Then, she handed him the necklace again and asked, “What are you doing? You’re not going to put it on for me?”

“Ask your boyfriend to do something like that for you.”

Illyna smiled brightly and said, “That’s stupid, Davey! Are you telling me that I should ask my boyfriend to put on a necklace another man gave me?”

“Hm, I guess you’re right.” Davey took the necklace Illyna handed him, undid the clasp, then gestured for Illyna to come over. He said, “Come close.”

“This is supposed to be romantic, but why do I just feel empty…?” Even though she muttered those words, Illyna willingly approached Davey and stared up at him with a smile.

Davey then wrapped his arms around Illyna and slowly clasped the necklace around her neck. Then, he lifted her luscious blond hair and straightened it out a bit.

Illyna’s...