C89 Unwanted Gifts and Unspoken Desire

Cornelia didn’t even try to grab his cigarette, let alone look at him.

Could it be that Cornelia didn’t notice he was smoking?

He pressed the lighter harder a few times, making a clicking sound, finally caught Cornelia’s attention

Marcus leaned forward slightly, making it easier for her to take the cigarette from his hand.

Cornelia handed over Zack’s lighter with both hands, President Hartley