After a protracted silence, she inquired softly, “What's his intention?"

Laura set aside the comic book she held.

She remained in contemplation for a brief moment before speaking in hushed tones.

"I'm unsure, to be honest. But I believe that once he's engaged, he should stop from troubling me any further. Someone of his stature cannot afford to suffer a loss of reputation."

Lina sensed that her daughter was being wronged.