I stared at Nicola.

I'm not stupid. I understand the meaning of Nicola's words.

Nicola looked at me tenderly, and said with some worry in her voice: "Natasha, what's the matter? Did I scare you?"

I shook my head in a trance: "It's not... it's... the situation is a bit chaotic now. I... didn't expect you to tell me about it."

Nicola said calmly and gently, "Actually, I wanted to see you a few days ago. After I made a statement, my mother thought I would strike while the iron is hot and stay with you, so she has been waiting for my good news.

But my good news didn't...