q“You are so noisy,” complained Chrono. He pointed his gun at one of the kids' heads and demanded, “Shut up!”

“Don't cry, Kenny,” cooed Francesca quickly. “Be a good boy now and be brave. I will protect everyone. Let's play a game of hero versus villains, okay? I will rescue everyone, and all of you will be my assistants. Deal?”

The kids wiped their tears away after hearing what Francesca said. They pouted and nodded in agreement despite still sobbing.

“Chrono, don't hurt the kids. I will do whatever you want.”

After consoling the kids, Francesca went down on one knee.

“Ms. Felch!” shouted Monica in surprise.

“That's better,” said Chrono. He finally smiled in satisfaction. “Now, you are to repent. Confess your sin to everybody. Let them know what you've done.”

Francesca tilted her head up to look at the orphanage. The dim, flickering lights created an illusion, making it look as though Chrono was somehow both present and absent at the same time. He looked just like a demon.

Those creepy, narrow eyes glowed with the insanity and hatred that had been carved into his very bones.

I shouldn't have stayed and kept Candice company when I saw her sitting there all alone and waiting for you. If I hadn't done that, she wouldn't have gotten hurt for sending

are useless details,” complained Chrono in

I could actually save her. I thought that my medical skills were good enough to accomplish that, and my judgment was blinded by my eagerness to save a life.

weak heart and had undergone surgery before. I should've told you everything and let you make all the decisions. That would absolve me of all responsibilities, but I pushed forward and

to listen to any of that anymore. “Why are

shot while trying to deliver you some candy. Your second mistake is that you lied despite having poor medical skills. You claimed that you could save Candice, but you couldn't. You even gave all sorts of excuses afterward to shift the blame to someone else. If you hadn't lied, I would've found a better doctor for

said. “You think her medical skills are lacking?

to cut Monica's words short. The former didn't want her true identity to be exposed. “Chrono, there is no point in saying anything else anymore. You won't listen to what I say anyway, and I am too tired to

but Francesca was certain that no other doctor could save Candice. There was even a good

was no point

wouldn't listen to reason anymore, and Francesca didn't want to relive Candice's death over and over again. It broke her heart every time

you to watch these kids die

waste his breath talking to Francesca anymore, either.

“No!”

and ran over as

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