Aaron hadn't asked, because Aaron hadn't - up until now - cared. Or rather, he hadn't allowed himself to care. He was used to hearing confessions, but not having conversations.
"Would you like to stay for breakfast then?" he asked.
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Aaron hadn't asked, because Aaron hadn't - up until now - cared. Or rather, he hadn't allowed himself to care. He was used to hearing confessions, but not having conversations.
"Would you like to stay for breakfast then?" he asked.