However, thinking about it eventually brought him some relief. He went up and, with a hint of annoyance, gently patted the quilt before speaking with a tone of resignation:
"Alright, stop hiding in there. It's already midday, time to get up."
After saying this, he pretended as if nothing happened and turned to leave the room.
Moreover, he intentionally slammed the door shut to make it clear to the other person that he had left the room.
Yet, although he appeared carefree, treating the other person like a sister, only he knew the bitterness and helplessness that dwelled in his heart.
Since things have already happened, it was too late to say anything more.
Rather than dwell on it, it was better to give this girl the impression that he regarded her as a sister.
He acted as though this was no big deal at all.
Only this way could he alleviate the awkwardness between them, and help this girl gradually let go of her illusions about him.
