Unspoken Sorrow

Carmen began to talk about work with Valerie.

They chatted for the whole afternoon. When it was dark, Valerie asked, "What would you like to have for dinner?"

Only then did Carmen remember her original intention to come here, and she couldn't help but feel regretful that she had been distracted by Valerie. Persuasion had been fruitless, and Carmen couldn't starve herself because of it. So she repl