With a heavy heart, Liang left Mae's house, hoping that his efforts had made a positive impact on her, even if it wasn't immediately evident. He knew that sometimes, the best thing he could do was to be patient, understanding, and supportive from a distance, ready to lend a helping hand when she was ready to accept it.
His heart sank as he realized that his words had inadvertently struck a painful chord. He had no intention of hurting Mae, but he had unintentionally brought up a sensitive topic. Liang felt guilty for adding to her stress and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Mae. That wasn't fair of me to say. Let's focus on your studies, okay?"
