'No—I don't want to die. My heart hurts so much, like it's about to give out.'
Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. Ellentt stood there, unmoved, but still reached out to pull me up. My injured leg buckled under me, and before I knew it, I was leaning against his chest.
"Are you done crying?" Ellentt frowned. He didn't let go. His gaze swept over my red, swollen eyes, utterly impatient.
But his patience was never for me. It was always Alice's.
I let out a bitter laugh, wiping my tears away. I told myself I wouldn't love Ellentt anymore. Yet why did my heart still ache so much?
I wanted to see my grandmother. But Ellentt wasn't letting me go. His arm tightened around my waist, holding me in place.
"Silent treatment? What, planning to go off and get yourself killed?" His voice w
