Rafael’s eyes tightened with worry. “Eily, are you okay?”

Eileen stiffly turned her head and shook it. “I’m fine. It’s just... something flashed through my mind, like a memory I lost.”

Rafael’s hand on her elbow trembled even more.

Eileen looked down, puzzled at Rafael’s reaction. The veins in his hand were slowly becoming more pronounced, a clear sign of his uncontrollable emotions.

Eileen didn’t understand why he was so emotional, but strangely, she felt a connection with Mr. K, and his emotions seemed to resonate with her.

“Mr. K, you still haven’t told me why you were crying earlier,” Eileen persisted.

Rafael led her to the sofa. “It’s nothing....