“I don’t know exactly.”
“It didn’t sound like her character at all.”
“She might not want you to think too much.”
“But I am no longer a boy. I am a man. I do think like an adult should. How am I going to explain to father?”
“Tell him the truth. Nothing can be hidden from our father. We all know that.”
“No, you know father is not going to believe this. Even if he understands, he would strongly disagree.”
“But you also know Mei. If she weren’t in trouble, she wouldn’t ask for help. Right?”