Begin with the real concern
You do not need to sound calm or polished to ask a clear question. If the issue is mixed signals, say that. If you are deciding between staying and leaving, say what makes the choice difficult. Useful context is better than a vague request to read everything.
A reading offers interpretation around your question. It is not a way to establish another person's private thoughts as objective facts. Keep that distinction in mind when deciding what you want to ask.
Ask for insight you can use
Instead of only 'Will they come back?', you might ask what the current pattern suggests, what you are overlooking and what would help you make a clearer decision. You still address the desire, but leave space for an answer with substance.
- Describe the situation briefly.
- State the main question.
- Include only relevant context.
- Check the reading's scope before adding several unrelated topics.
Leave room to reflect afterwards
Write down what you found useful and what remains unclear. A difficult interpretation does not remove your choices, and an encouraging one does not remove the need for action. Use the reading to understand the situation more clearly, not to surrender your judgement.