“Your family is well,” said Elang. “But I suspect they’re growing bored. Your mother tried to get me to play tiles with her.” “Did you?” Elang was still smiling. He was in an oddly cheerful mood. Playing tiles with my mother? Did he think we were actually married? He probably cheats, I thought, simmering alongside my pot. “Did you have noodles when you were back?” I asked crisply. “You were away nearly a week in the mortal realm, and there are exceptional noodles in Gangsun.” “I only ate at home,” he replied. “Your sisters were full of news I’m to relay to you.” My breath hitched. “Did they
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not her trying to drop hints that she knows but he doesn't catch it
