The Love that Never Really Dies (Sasha and Sebastian)

After three peaceful years, it never crossed Sasha's mind that their family would go through another turmoil.

She had completely lost herself in the tranquil and blissful moments until the day finally arrived.

Upon landing, she tracked his smartphone location and traveled there immediately.

Much to her surprise, she discovered that the place was none other than the thousand-year-old temple hidden in the mountains.

Why? Why is he here? What happened to him?

Sasha stumbled her way into the temple. Passing by fumes of sandalwood smoke and following the faint chanting voices, she found herself at the gate of the main hall. She looked across it and saw Shin sitting on the floor with his legs crossed.

Sensing her presence, he took a side glance at her.

Sasha was in extreme shock when their eyes met.

With just one glance, she saw a usually nonchalant gaze shrouded in gloom.

Her mind went blank, and she collapsed onto the ground.

When Sasha regained her consciousness, it was already nightfall.

She opened her bleary eyes and saw the warm orange lights in the ever-familiar meditation abode. She moved slowly, trying to prop herself up.

asked as he

straight into his eyes and queried, “What happened

He said nothing.

a long pause, Devin stood by her bed and broke the silence. “When he was driving home one night, he passed by a tunnel. Suddenly, the walls caved in and buried him. Since the

“What?”

the bed. She could not utter

a sudden? How come? Why didn't it happen at any other

she wailed hysterically. Her mind was all over the place, and she

in this world. Did the people from the White House do it? Is it them? Those useless bastards! How could they harm him just because he's more capable?” she bellowed

with all his

It's

it? Is it a real accident? Let me tell you, Devin. When I was at his office the other day, I heard the gossip with my own ears. Those pieces of trash were displeased with him. I tried to

was harmed intentionally, she channeled all of her frustration into an endless

that her

pay in order to trade for the halcyon days that lasted this long. Why did they

after, Sasha cried herself

receiving the news, Jonathan and the rest of the family rushed over to see her. Subsequently, they locked the door, fearing

Devin asked, “Grandpa?”

could spend the rest of my days in this serene place happily, but apparently, they didn't want me to. Fine, I

pushing ninety, he still exuded an intimidating aura, especially when he uttered the last line through gritted teeth under the