Tessa was absent-minded; she'd been at work almost all day but had no idea what she'd been busy with.
Her mind was still stuck on yesterday's scene, unable to break away. After Faye had seriously expressed his concerns, she couldn't find a response, and she didn't know what was wrong with her.
In fact, several times her lips moved, but she couldn't make any sound.
Faye did not apply any pressure, just lifted his hand to tousle her hair, indicating she could think it over; he wouldn't pressure her.
In theory, this was a good thing, but Tessa felt that Faye was just placating her.
Ultimately, it was a sign of not loving.
Perhaps if she agreed, he might come up with other demands or questions instead.
But she couldn't blame Faye because she hadn't made a choice herself.
She didn't know if her inability to provide an answer was due to her worries about the future, or if it was because she felt that Faye was asking these questions due to some psychological scar.
