What happened on the beach made Scarlett unable to enjoy her dinner — she lost her appetite and felt uncomfortable sitting at the same table with Xander Riley. This man can only give her a cold face, and she hates it.
Xander's stiff face made Scarlett reluctant to talk, even though there was so much she wanted to ask him. She tried to ignore him, enduring the awkwardness in the room while trying to swallow her tasteless dinner. With so much effort, she finally finished her dinner.
Just before she thought she was free and wanted to return to her bedroom, Xander Riley asks her to join him in the living room.
Scarlett stopped in her tracks and turned to look at him. Her beautiful brown knitting seemed to want to protest, but again no words came out of her lips. She silently stared at him—reluctant, but then, her feet betrayed her. She walked towards him.
After she sat opposite him, she asked, "What is it?"
