The silence in the study was profound. You could hear not just a pin drop, but even a single strand of hair. The man and woman facing each other across the desk remained silent, engulfed in a strange atmosphere.
Finally, Natalie lowered her eyelids and took a deep breath, "You taught me this, Ed."
Adrian didn't speak, still looking at her very calmly, without any emotional fluctuations or even a change in his posture. This made her slightly uneasy; in fact, as soon as he had spoken earlier, she had been unable to catch any of his emotions—not even a hint. This was not good; it meant she would be unable to judge his reaction, therefore unable to respond appropriately.
"I am very sorry, and I regret," Natalie continued, adopting an expression of openness. No matter what, it was impossible to stop now, and since it was Adrian who had initiated this confrontation, it was better to be open about it. Beating around the bush would only backfire.
