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She had intended to send him away with that sentence.
It upset Ernest in an instant. Looking at Leah's calm and smiling face, he felt his mood sour and his heart tighten.
He didn't know how to explain whatever that happened in the gym that morning to Leah and Maria. He didn't know if they had truly misunderstood their conversation.
However, after Leah's indirect dismissal, he was certain that Leah had definitely misunderstood.
Leah didn't even want to look at him, causing him to get upset. Ernest stayed silent for a while and didn't get up to leave. However, he didn't say a word. He just stared at Leah's face quietly.
Eventually, Leah was forced to return his gaze.
The two of them looked at each other in silence.
There was no need for Leah to tell Ernest to leave directly. They were both smart people, so it was easily understood.
Even so, Leah was still beaming at Ernest.