Kathrina's brain systems felt like they were being attacked by bugs, rendering her unable to function normally. She dropped her jaw while her eyes blinked numerous times in a minute. She could not digest Arthur's last words. It only circled in her head like a butterfly effect in an animation show when the character was dizzy.
She lowered her head, attempting to think clearly. She was convinced that something was wrong with her ear. Given that they were practically strangers, it was nearly impossible for him to say something like that to her, not to add that she was injured.
"What are you waiting for? Take off your jacket, Kathrina."
Before, she might have heard him wrong, but not anymore. The man said that without any change in his expression as if he were asking her about the weather.
"Are you insane?" Her voice was so high that it took Arthur by surprise.
