From the very beginning, in fact, it had become clear that there wasn't anything too serious at stake.
Since Andrew had already been aware that such a situation might occur, his face did not show any surprise at the problem.
The lessons he learned from the failure he should not have had to endure, and the failure he should not have made, weighed on him.
They made him increasingly calm and mature when facing things.
The matter itself was as simple as it initially appeared on the surface.
The guy talking behind his back—his words didn't even need to be answered at this time.
Perhaps this was the reality everyone had to confront and accept, clearly presented before their eyes.
In such circumstances, one should not engage in the undue reflections of others.
Feeling the cool breeze of early spring blowing through the forest's withered branches, it made a ghostly, wailing noise.