“I think you should eat now,” Elio said to Carmen.
It was true that she had a big pit in her stomach but she didn't think it was because of starvation even if she didn't remember putting anything in her mouth that morning. She was there staring at him and he himself also seemed unconvinced that he wanted to leave the room with her.
“I know you're going to tell me you're not hungry but you don't have to worry about this, Carmen. I am here for you and I will never let you go. You know that, don’t you? Tell me you know.”
“I know Hugo but…”