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He got far more sober, seeing that Rita was excited.

He opened his mouth and wanted to explain, but he said nothing eventually.

She would not listen to him now.

After all, she was deeply hurt by what he had done.

And she would not forgive him easily.

He stood up and walked out the door. But he seemed to think of something, then he turned and looked at Rita.

"Sorry, I was drunk just now."

"I know."

She smelt the alcohol when he came in.

And she knew why he apologized.

He was telling her not to take it seriously.

She knew it.

And she wouldn't even if he didn't say that.

She stopped imagining that he would love her after she had been dead once.

"But I'm serious about what I've said."

He spoke when her mind wandered.

Rita lifted her head in surprise and met his clear eyes.

He seemed to have sobered up.

Then why did he say that?

Thinking of something, she was annoyed and said in a cold voice, "Liam..."

"Don't rush to give your answer. Just think about it carefully."

She was about to refu