The drive back was silent. Ben said nothing, and Nina kept quiet, not wanting to provoke him. Arriving at her apartment, Ben also got out. Nina realized she had returned wearing only the borrowed pajamas.
Ben used another access card to open the door and followed her inside.
Seeing him enter, Nina felt extremely awkward.
"We need to talk," Ben said, as if reading her mind.
"Sit down."
Nina obeyed. Ben rubbed his forehead, thinking for a moment.
"Since we can't simply remarry and need a new ceremony, I'll figure something out later. To be honest, I just proposed to Delia yesterday. Regardless, I still intend to marry her."
Nina remained silent, lowering her head.
"But that doesn't mean our marriage is a game. It's my responsibility to provide for you, and yours is to fulfill your du
