“Sister… are you okay?”
The moment the door opened, Xeldon’s worried voice greeted me. I immediately saw the fear in his eyes, as if he might burst into tears at any second.
I forced a smile, even though every movement still sent pain through my body.
“I’m okay… don’t worry about me.”
But he wasn’t convinced. His gaze slowly traveled across my face the bruises, the scratches, the exhaustion I was trying so hard to hide.
“You have so many bruises… did they hurt you?” His voice nearly broke as tears welled in his eyes.
I couldn’t bear to see him like that.
Gently, I stroked his hair, just like I used to whenever he was the one hurting.
“I’m okay,” I whispered, trying to calm him and myself.
“But, Sister…”
“Have you finished your assignments?” I quickly changed the subject. I knew i
