The treatment at this homestay was very good, and there were some meals available on the first floor. However, due to Martina's usual reluctance to go out and meet people, she never went downstairs to eat.
So, even though she heard the invitation, she politely declined his kindness. "No, thank you. I just ate a while ago, so I'm not hungry at the moment."
Whether Martina was hungry or not didn't matter. What mattered was that she had an uneasy feeling.
By now, Benjamin must have realized that she had disappeared, and knowing his character, he would definitely not give up easily. He would be extremely angry.
However, Martina wouldn't be self-absorbed like before, thinking that Benjamin's anger was due to any feelings he had for her.
He was simply driven by his machismo and possessiveness, not love for Martina.