Edward could tell that Mallia Mamet was serious, so he dared not say much more. He originally thought expressing himself abundantly could showcase his concern for Mallia, but he hadn't anticipated such a response.
Well, it was just him thinking too much, maybe for Mallia, he could only contribute silently, even conforming to her ways of expecting contributions. If he failed to meet her expectations, Mallia might just lash out at him, so wasn't he still being submissive?
Dressed in a splendid gown, Mallia left the house, aware that Edward must be dejected behind her. She knew her behavior was improper, but she didn't care anymore; after all, if a person couldn't even care about their own feelings, how could they possibly care about others?
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