The blush on Thalia's face serves as the biggest reward for Don. His heart swells in pleasure upon knowing that he is the reason for such a reaction from her. He remains observing her and sees that she is about to open her mouth and say something, but another knock on the door fills the room.
It is again her mother who is asking if she is already ready for her party. Thalia answers and reassures her mother that she is almost done.As they both know that they will need to continue their topic some other time, Thalia grabs the tray from the bedside table and gives it to Don before he leaves. Don is about to leave the room when Thalia calls him and says that they will see each other later at night after the party, in which they both promise.
As soon as Don comes out of her room, he goes stra
