“I just assumed you had an ulterior motive. You were so uneasy when Ianto tried to show me the study.” “Well, congratulations on your powers of observation.” Preston’s tone took on a bit of bitterness, which pleased Effy even more. “But just so you know, not a single literature student would pass up the opportunity.” Not a single literature student. Was he trying to belittle her, to rile her? Had he guessed the real reason she despised him so much?
She's so eager to believe he's mean-spirited and trying to demean her. That makes sense for a woman who has been diminished by people her whole life, but he did nothing to make her feel that way about him.
