"Hungry," Gabi uttered. Yes, she shouldn't expect anything else. She leaned against the chair and sighed inwardly. She grew up with that fake Alfons and deplorable father. For the first time, she actually thought that someone else cared for her?
How pathetic.
After all the things that she went through, it seems that her heart was still weak — she was still weak.
"Then… I will instruct the kitchen to — " As if realizing his words, Aden paused. He lifted his head and looked at Gabi's bland gaze. "I— "
"It's fine. I am not going to ask anything." There wasn't a hint of a smile on her face. She was here to get stronger, not show any weaknesses. She was here to learn and yes… she should consider these emotions as part of the learning process.