A lot of things in this world could be solve with a simple communication

What? 

I was surprised for a second, but quickly managed to control my expression--easy; just took the teacup and hid behind it as I mulled over this information. 

Hurt. What did she mean about hurting? I was surprised, but also...it kind of gave me more understanding of why Natha seemed rather dismissive about informing Nezja about the wedding, like he didn't care whether she knew it or not, or whether she would come or not.

I had thought it was only him being considerate of her circumstances, or perhaps it was just how people his age looked at such things. But it seemed like there was something more there.

It was weird though...