As Lance fell into silence, Amanda's heart began to feel uneasy as well. Her conflicted mind seemed to question why she had acted so impulsively. At the same time, she grew more afraid that after learning all this, he would change his previous attitude and abandon her like those so-called kin.
"I understand," Lance said, offering reassurance. "No matter the situation, I respect your choice. The gates of Hamlet are always open to you."
Lance did not persuade her to continue with the previous plan because Amanda had made it very clear that it was no longer of value. Therefore, Lance chose to respect her decision. Hamlet was not so small that it couldn't accommodate one more person.
