Irene stood up from where she had been eating as well. Surprisingly, Felix offered his hand, silently requesting the bowl from her. She almost hesitated to give it to him, wondering silently if it was because he was being strangely chivalrous towards her after discovering her secret.
But she considered how close they were before everything seemed to have fallen apart, and she realized if there was someone she shouldn't doubt, it was Felix. If she wanted to go on as normal, she needed to meet him halfway.
Her bowl was in his hands, and he brought it to the kitchen. She noticed he never went beyond the small hallway that acted as a doorway. It was clearly a place he hoped to never set his eyes on again.
At the thought, she had to turn and leave, or she felt as if she would get emotional.
