Later, Mallia Mamet drank all the black tea that Edward had made.
Seeing a drop of tea about to trickle down Mallia's lips, Edward quickly reached for a tissue to wipe it off, wondering how she could still be like a child who spills her drink.
He knew it was not the right time to ask, but Edward still wanted to know.
"When are you going back?" he asked.
Mallia felt unhappy upon hearing these words. She had been holding hands with Edward, but after hearing that, she abruptly let go of his hand. What did he mean by this? They had just been so affectionate, and now he wanted her to leave?
"Never mind whether I go back or not, what do you mean by asking that? Are you trying to get rid of me?" she demanded.
Mallia actually knew what Edward meant, and she could guess. It was precisely because she understood Edward's deep feelings for her that she asked so boldly.
