Edwin, I've harbored feelings for you for eight long years, a full eight years! Why do you think we were arranged to be together? Why do you think I've tolerated you, knowing you were entangled with Laura and still willing to marry you? Because I like you!"

She literally risked everything for this man, but Edwin remained impassive.

It didn't go unnoticed that she brought up Laura.

He lowered his voice and chastised her, “Are you out of your mind?

Have I ever claimed to have feelings for you? Who I'm with, who I'm close to; what relevance does it have to you? Stop this drama!"