Seeing Maya's expression when she talked to him and the way he looked at her.
I was reminded of his cold gaze at my birthday party.
My stomach churned, and I ran to the bathroom to dry heave.
I tried to calm myself down with cold water.
When I came out, I found Thomas waiting in the hallway.
“Feeling better?”
His tone was still gentle, which suddenly made my nose sting.
I didn't want to talk to him, but my feet wouldn't listen.
Thomas seemed pleased with my compliance, his eyes softening.
He handed me a cup of warm water. "Drink some water."
"Can you not get engaged to her?" I couldn't help but ask.
"Nina, stop this."
I clenched my hands, using all my strength to confront him.
"Why can't you believe that I like you?"
Thomas didn't say anything and his eyes grew colder.
As if he suppressed something.
I was afraid of that look but still unwilling to give up.
"If you refuse, I won't bother you again."
A clear female voice interrupted.
"Thomas, I've been looking for you."
Maya affectionately took his arm.
Thomas didn't look at me and left with Maya.
And I tried my best to get the answer.
Now it seemed that it was not so important.
Perhaps, he had only seen me as a junior who needed his care.