Chapter 146: Harmony Trial (1)
"I see," Adrian murmured, his tone neutral. "So that’s what it was."
Sophia felt a knot form in her stomach when Adrian said those words. Deep within her, she had been hoping for some reaction, some indication that he remembered their shared past. But it seemed too early for that to happen.
"Is... is that all?" Sophia asked.
He only realised what was happening inside her head when he heard her strained voice. Unlike him, who viewed their conversation logically, Sophia, who remembered their love and interactions, would view it emotionally.
As such, being void of emotion as he was could hurt her feelings. Thinking so, Adrian quickly dropped his poker face and took on a more serious expression.
"Yeah, I think so. I need some time to process this," Adrian nodded, his gaze distant. "And.. Sophia, I know this isn’t what you had hoped for, but forcing myself to love you back when I don’t even remember you won’t be right for either of us... still, I’d like to apologise-"
"No, no, you don’t need to..." Sophia smiled wanly, trying to hide her pain. "I’m the one who should be sorry for dumping all this on you during such a critical time."
Adrain smiled, nodding. ’She took it better than I expected. Maybe she isn’t as frail as I thought.’
"Besides, it’s not like I’m going anywhere. We’ll have a lot of time to catch up later."
"Of course we will."
"Then... I’ll take my leave," Sophia mumbled and turned to leave, her footsteps echoing in the empty room.