C174 is that a compliment?

Marco then looked at Letta, who stood in front of their large house terrace, before waving his hand again.

“I’ll be back quickly,” Marco said, making Letta nod, even though she said she was okay being left by Marco. But still, Marco could see a trace of sadness in Letta’s face, with eyes that seemed teary, which she tried her best to hold back