Edwin came back to 'the great manor' late in the evening. He had to go to take care of some business, and Lester accompanied him with Rees. Edwin had to skip his lunch, and now his stomach grumbled in revolt.
He freshened up first then slumped down on the couch. His head was pounding, and the hunger did not help his condition.
"Thea? The-"
He stopped abruptly when Thea entered his chamber with a plate of food in her hands. She put it down in front of him then put a napkin beside it.
Edwin began eating in silence, but his scrutinising eyes did not miss the small scowl on her face.
Ten minutes into the tensed silence, Edwin decided to finally break it.
"You seem exceptionally silent today." He pointed.
"Hmm" Came Thea's curt reply.
Edwin was not good with the heart to heart talks. In fact, he was not good at warming towards people. The only person with whom he felt comfortable and confident enough to open his heart was Ruth.
