{ in all fairness to them both, he hasn't spoken any details of it--he's still avoiding it in a way. but at least she now knows why he didn't feel hungry. why he still doesn't.

why when the tea is ready he'll hold it against his face, as the scent of tea will likely cover the scent of food. }

Unless I'm more open about it, you won't know... so please don't apologise for being insensitive. It just may take me a while to have an appetite.