My voice broke, apologizing for failing to protect Ruben. Shutting my eyes more, I didn’t let a single tear roll down my cheek.

I had always hated her tears. Especially the reason for her tears.

‘Maybe that was why I hated myself too because I was always the reason for her tears.’

And upon seeing them, I swore I would make the person pay hell for stealing him away from us. I slowly pulled away, helped her to sit down and wiped her tears.

“Please drink some water, Mrs Stellios.” Eileen said, disheartened to witness such a mournful moment.

Sniffing, her eyes fell upon my arm which began to bleed...