An Improvement...
The hand that gripped the chopsticks became stiffer and as a steep quietness ensued, Liling didn't need someone to tell her that something was wrong.
She rethought her words over again and didn't find anything wrong with what she had said.
So why was he like that?
Before she could think more on it, Liu Wei had dropped his chopsticks on the plate, it made a sound as it came in contact with the plate and Liling involuntarily looked up.
Liu Wei wiped the sides of his mouth with the small towel by the side and without taking a glance at her, he replied quietly.
"Alright then, make sure it doesn't happen again! "
With that, he stood up and walked away.
His voice was calm and calculated but Liling didn't know why she felt a pang on her chest as she watched him walk away.
She was supposed to be happy, why was she sad?
Liling slumped back on the dining table feeling extremely devastated.
She did the right thing, it was the right thing to do, right? ...
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