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When Ernest noticed how exhausted Leah looked, he felt distressed and said, "You suddenly turned your phone off. I got worried. Why wouldn't I come?"
Hearing this, Leah felt even more guilty. "Let's go, I'll take you out for a good meal. Your eyes are bloodshot and you need to rest. You can't drive back to Northern City in this state. The drive is too long."
"I was planning to stay and spend some time with you anyway." Ernest looked at her and said, "But I do need to rest today. We'll go out afterward. Is that okay?"
Leah nodded.
"Have you paid the bill?" Ernest asked again.
Leah froze. She felt a little awkward but nodded anyway.
When she recalled that Norval had paid for her drink, she felt a little uncomfortable. She didn't like owing other people.
Her reply was slow, Ernest could instantly tell that something was up. He thought for a moment but finally decided to say nothing. He held Leah's hand and left.