It wasn't unreasonable for Seraphina to jump to such a conclusion. Thomas' question practically begged for misinterpretation. Typically, a question like that would be followed by something like, "What do you think of me?" and then, inevitably, a confession. After contemplating for a while, Seraphina decided she didn't want to hurt his feelings or embarrass him. Using the most appropriate reasoning, she gently and tactfully rejected any implied intentions. Ding-dong! Thomas' phone buzzed. He eagerly opened the message. Seraphina wrote, 'I'm currently focusing on my studies and haven't really thought about this. For now, I'm not considering such things.' Thomas was speechless.He stared blankly at the text, feeling a little strange. There's something about this reply that just doesn't sit right. Wait a minute. Does she think I'm into her?! A wave of awkwardness swept over him like a tidal wave. He lowered his gaze to reread his original message. Realizing how it might have sounded, he quickly attempted to retract it. But… 'System notification: Unable to recall messages after two minutes.' "D*mn it!" Thomas cursed under his breath. His assistant, standing nearby, shuddered. What's gotten into him today?! … Meanwhile, Seraphina waited for a while but didn't receive any reply from him. Did I hurt his feelings? Honestly, Thomas isn't a bad person. But after everything I've been through—all the heartbreak and betrayal—I don't know if I can love or trust anyone unconditionally anymore.Just as she was about to turn in for the night, her phone buzzed on the nightstand. Picking it up, she opened the message. Thomas: 'You misunderstood. I was genuinely asking for advice. There's nothing more to it.' Seraphina raised an eyebrow, a knowing glint flashing in her eyes. That's exactly the kind of reply I expected. Just as she typed a short reply, another message popped up. Thomas: 'Did my question make you uncomfortable? I just wanted to get some insight into what kids your age think. You know, since a lot of my fans are around your age.' Had it been just the first part, she might have continued misunderstanding him. But when she read the word "kids" in the second part of his message, she instantly felt a wave of embarrassment. Wait a second. Did I just... completely misread the situation?!Her face darkened as she reread her earlier reply. It felt mortifyingly overthought. She hit the "unsend" button without hesitation. Then, after carefully considering her response, she typed a new message. Seraphina: 'What I like might not be the same as what your fans like. But if you must know, the only thing I care about is sincerity. Looks don't matter, height doesn't matter. I just want someone who will love me, spoil me, protect me, and trust me unconditionally.' Thomas stared at the message for a long time, lost in thought. Her reply seemed polite, almost generic. But somehow, he felt the weight of her words. They carried a sense of melancholy as if they came from someone who had been through too much. Why does someone so young carry such heavy emotions? Thomas' assistant watched anxiously, noticing the deep frown on his face as he sank into thought. The director was calling for him, leaving the assistant no choice but to step in. His assistant watched nervously as Thomas frowned and was deep in thought. With the director calling for him, the assistant had no choice but to speak up cautiously. "Thomas, it's time to start filming," the assistant said cautiously. However, Thomas didn't seem to hear him. His mind was consumed with figuring out how to subtly keep Jason Drakon, the scheming older man, away from Seraphina. Finally, he picked up his phone and sent another message. Thomas: 'Older men have seen too much of the world. They're realistic and often drawn to youthful, vibrant girls. Sera, if you ever encounter an older man trying to win you over, be careful. They're usually up to no good and have pretty filthy minds.'