"U-Uhm… maybe…” I couldn't finish what I was going to say, even though doing so would only complicate and confuse Rius.

He'll wonder why his father will marry me if you can't get over Shaina. He'll also wonder why his father married me if he doesn't love me. I let out a sigh. The difficulty. I’m stuck.

"It's not like I used to be... when Mommy’s still alive. Even in front of us, they're kissing." He said in hushed tones. He let out a sigh.

I bit my lower lip. It was as if the corner of my eye suddenly became hot from what it was telling, as if there...