Chapter 500

In the past, I believed that death could inflict pain on those who harmed me. I viewed it as the ultimate retaliation against the organization.

But now, such notions seemed childish. My death wouldn't harm those villains; it would only bring sadness and despair to the ones I loved, repeatedly.

Summoning all my strength, I lifted my hands to hold Steven's face, managing a weak smile. "Long time no see, Steven..." My Steven.

Steven stiffened at my touch, his eyes closing as warm tears landed on my eyelashes.

He was such a crybaby... It was hard to reconcile that with the man who went berserk and lashed out at others.

"I've prayed countless times, hoping that you'll be fine..." Steven whispered softly, his voice trembling.

"I never knew a genius would believe in a higher power too," I joked weakly.

He chuckled. "I don't... but when a heart feels empty, it needs something to lean on, Stephie."

I stared at him blankly, suddenly recalling a faint yet vivid memory buried deep within me.

my high school classmates, perhaps named Cecile, was diagnosed with

this world, Cecile's grandmother fervently prayed every day for her. Cecile's grandmother, who was

deeming her grandmother's actions

couldn't grasp the significance either. Despite Cecile's terminal

prayers truly make a difference? There are no gods in

and responded, "My grandmother

stunned by Cecile's words. I was unable to comprehend them fully. Yet now, I finally understand their profound

truly Stephanie Carlson, the moment Steven and Rachel started treating me as her, it

to keep going, to

her. Keep your eyes on me and me alone. I'm the embodiment of your love," I declared imperiously, commanding Steven to focus solely on me and

feel jealous of the face of my past

hesitation, always

unconsciousness, or perhaps it was more like falling into

to fret or ponder. I could

bitch!" I heard someone

Eason, known

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