Nathan's POV

I accompanied Sebastian in burying Elizabeth. As Elizabeth's stiff and cold body gradually sank into the icy lake, I instinctively looked at Sebastian beside me. He didn't shed tears, but the loneliness and sorrow overflowing from his eyes directly pierced through my heart.

Wrapped in such a heavy atmosphere, neither of us had the inclination to speak on our way back home.

"Thanks for your help, Nathan."

At a fork in the road, Sebastian stopped and looked up, forcing a smile.

"But I still hope that what happened today will only be known to the two of us."

"Of course."

I reached out and patted Sebastian's shoulder, attempting...