Old Sir Harris' taking Steve Harris away, so ruthlessly, at his own doorstep, doesn't that explain everything? Mallia Mamet just felt she was a bit foolish, why only realize this now?
Benjamin Swantz thought that by telling Mallia everything, she would feel a bit more accepting, a bit more relaxed. But why did Mallia become even sterner after he finished speaking? Why was that?
Could it be that Mallia knew all this and didn't feel relieved, didn't feel like it was no longer her burden? Why?
Benjamin Swantz didn't want to keep his thoughts hidden any longer. Seeing the change in Mallia's expression, he decided to ask straight away, at least to get a clear understanding of what was going on.
If he said something wrong or made a wrong assumption, Mallia could tell him, and not just keep silent like she was doing.
"This doesn't concern you, right? It was Old Sir Harris' plan, so why don't you feel relieved knowing this? Isn't this a good thing?"