Li Beinian said, "There's a limit on visiting time. I will leave after you've eaten." It was as though she had not noticed the look in Mu Donglin's eyes.
There was a movement in his Adam's apple, as he reached for the thermos flask and took a sip from it.
It was warm and delicious.
Mu Donglin did not speak further. He lowered his head to eat, but soon, his eyes started to sting and his throat tightened.
Although there wasn't much food, the man struggled like never before to finish it all.
After a while, only the sound of Mu Donglin slowly chewing and drinking could be heard in this tiny space.
"Time's up."
The guard came in and rapped on the door.
Li Beinian tidied up and packed up the things that she had brought. Then, she turned to leave.
Mu Donglin watched as her back view started to disappear beyond the door frame. He then shouted uncontrollably, "Nian Nian, have you ever loved me?"
