Actually, Nanako Ito didn't know what to say for a moment, so she quickly handed over the tea with milk.
James Ye, although a bit surprised, realized he hadn't had a sip of water since he went out to pick up his father-in-law, and he was indeed feeling parched.
So, he instinctively took it, smiling as he said, "Thank you, I was just feeling thirsty."
With that, he lowered his head, bit the straw, and took a big sip.