Chapter 75: A Way to Save Everyone
Gazing into Rena’s tear-filled eyes, Leon froze in place, even forgetting to blink.
In that moment of eye contact, he finally understood that Rena felt exactly the same as he did.
To Rena, he was the only person in this world who bore the same sins as she did.
What had already happened could no longer be changed.
Before time could dull the torment brought by it all, only he could share this burden with her, holding each other close for warmth.
Leon cast an inquiring look at Rena while slowly raising his hand, tentatively brushing her cheek.
The girl’s face trembled slightly in his palm, but she did not resist.
“All right, we’ll stop,” Leon said, his voice trembling despite himself.
“Once all of this is over, we’ll leave this place!”