Her tone was leisurely, as if she was saying, "I didn't eat today and came here to find something to eat," calm and lazy.
The young man hesitated for a moment, then reacted, responding: "I understand."
Norris nodded and left with her bag.
When she returned to the villa, Trenton hadn't come back yet. Considering his recent schedule, he probably wouldn't be back until very late.
In the past, he would have taken her feelings into account and put off those gatherings for her. Now, he probably felt that there was no need for that.
A person's love for another always had its limits.
When something was unattainable, of course, it was cherished, but once it was obtained, it seemed not so precious anymore.
It was the same for both people and things.
Perhaps Trenton was tired of it all.
She would let him be.
*
Three days later, Norris received a parcel.
Inside were Trenton's recent whereabouts and a stack of candid photos.
