Nathan worriedly questioned, "Does your word still hold?"Mila cast a guilty glance at him. She didn't reply.The short silence felt like an eternity for Nathan. His weathered and weary face was filled with loneliness, and his deep eyes were bloodshot.He was too hurt to listen to her answer. It'd be better if she didn't answer because that would keep his hope intact.After a while, she gently replied, "No."He forced a smile. Tears blurred his vision as he fought to remain calm.She felt sorry at the sight of his misty eyes and exhausted appearance, but there was nothing much she could do. She suggested, "Nathan, you look very tired. Why don't you go home to rest?"He cleared his throat and asked in a low voice, "Are you in a hurry to drive me away right after you woke up?""That's not what I meant."He rose. "I know. Have a good rest." With that, he coolly exited the room.Mila stared at his broad figure. She sensed more disappointment than exhaustion in him.After Nathan
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