Because of what he said, I pushed him. It was as if I were broken, and my brain couldn't process it right away. Seems like I almost collapsed, but thankfully, when he mentioned the name Caroline, my spirit awoke. I grimaced at him, afraid that he had already figured it out and that my plan would be ruined. I let out every emotion and expression I could muster.

“W-what? C-caroline?” I could barely form a sentence before my voice broke. I felt as if something heavy had crumbled on top of my head, and I had no idea what to do. I'd like to save myself. The butterflies in my...