C9 Does it not count now?

’Robert Clark, do you like me?’

‘Yes.’

‘Robert Clark, will you always like me?’

‘Yes.’

Back then, the young Robert Clark gave her a very definite answer, but why does it not count now?

She couldn't find Director Hubner and was about to leave when a group of people walked towards her.

Everyone was carrying breakfast, and someone next to them was talking