Melissa nibbled on the noodles, her gaze lowered.

After a moment, she softly uttered, “I'll accompany you back."

Following Melissa's statement, a period of silence ensued between the two of them.

After a lengthy pause, Marcus playfully pinched her cheek, grinning, "Dig into those noodles; they're getting soggy."

Melissa bowed her head, nibbling on the noodles in small, measured bites.