Robina was taken aback, her eyes widening in shock as she gazed at Makael, trying to process the weight of his words.
"Why are you leaving?" she reiterated, barely audible.”,You are leaving?”
Makael gave a tight nod, his jaw clenched, standing up from the chair with a look of anger and determination in his eyes.
“Robina, I do not fit in here. I am not welcome in this place. And I refuse to remain in a place where my worth is not appreciated.”
The idea of losing him, of being apart from the man she had come to love, caused Robina to feel a sudden wave of fear.
She attempted to make contact with him, extending her hand towards his arm, but he pushed her away slowly, his eyes showing no warmth or closeness.
“Why are you leaving?" she murmured, her voice trembling with a blend of ast
