"Save her!" I heard a loud plead near me. It was Alfred's voice. I heard him sob. It pains me to see him cry.
But why is he crying?
Ah. I remember. This stinging pain started to spread all over my body. It's beginning to take away all of my strength. I slowly opened my eyes and saw Cassandra, Alfred, Eva, and Klaus wearing their worried faces.
"She's awake!" Eva shouted. Her eyes widened as soon as she saw me woke up. Her tomato-colored cheeks brightened as she smiled in relief.
"Claudine!" Alfred did not change his emotions as he brought me on his lap and touched my cheek with his fingers. His hand trembled on my skin. I felt his fear. Fear for my life. "Claudine, can you hear me? Please say anything!"
I touched his face and wiped his tears. I smiled. "F-Fred..." I called him in a we
