A suffocating wave of despair and resentment washed over me once more.

I took the tissue, burying my face in it, and stayed silent for a long moment. "So that's how it is."

"Do you want to get something to eat?" The car was quiet, and Leon's voice was exceedingly gentle.

I knew he was trying to accommodate my feelings, afraid that I was too upset.

But I quickly wiped my tears, lifted my head, and offered him a small smile. "Didn't you just eat with your friend?"

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