"That's enough, please! Believe it or not, there's nothing between us," Relina pleaded. She was unable to tell the woman anything since doing so would make Reiku furious and, what's worse, he might kill her by any chance.
The woman tightened her hold on Relina's hair. She then lowered the lamp, reached for Relina's face, and slowly buried her fingers in her cheek.
"You've got to be kidding me! Do you think I'll believe what you're saying?"
A tiny tear dropped as Relina closed her eyes. She felt as though her skin was going to start peeling off, and her fingers were almost digging into her skin. Additionally, Relina was gradually losing breath with each passing second.
Relina's s right hand was firmly grasping the wrist of the woman as she pleaded, "Please." She lacked the strength to
