Rick himself doesnât even know what this emotion is.
All he can do right now is smile awkwardly and respond with a smooth remark.
âAs for the greeting, it was probably something like âThank you for the hospitality last time at the Baronâs place. Is everyone in your family doing well?â There was no need for her to worry about me.â
âIt was that basic, but⦠Rick, itâs true that youâve been acting like youâre drained lately. I think thatâs why she mightâve asked.â
âSo, what did you tell her?â
âI said that you havenât been eating sweet things lately.â@@novelbin@@
âGood answer. If I had said that I was feeling weak, Iâd be genuinely humbled if that sweet lady came to visit me. Iâd probably collapse from the shock.â
âShe might visit. Didnât you once accompany me to visit Doriâs house?â
ââ¦Ah, right. That was when she seemed perfectly healthy.â
âDonât talk like that. Do you⦠dislike Dori?â
At the sudden, pointed question, Rick swallowed his groan.
This was one of Mariaâs flaws. By asking too honestly, she left no time to come up with a response.
At times like this, he had to dodge the question.