His voice turned dry and brittle.

"Really? Your mom truly doesn't like me?"

Finn's mood plummeted. He felt completely downcast, losing all appetite. He set his fork down, a gloomy expression settling over his face.

"Why? Is it because I come off as distant? Or because I'm not gentle or caring enough with you?"

"Or... is it because I stayed over at your place that night, and she thinks I'm the type who's reckless or inappropriate?"

Countless possibilities flooded Finn's mind. The more he ...