His mother's question made Hemeri recall how that Eloria Camer called his feelings for her 'useless'. Of course, he was convinced that she did not feel the same as him. However, he was still feeling a strong reluctance to give up.
He just couldn't bring himself to do it.
"You don't have to worry, Mother," Hemeri Van Hale said to his mother after a long silence. "I know what I am doing. Besides, you know I am not that impatient."
Empress Aleida knew that her son was right. Hemeri could be the most patient but she also knew that at times, he could become the most unpredictable.