Chapter 43
As Aiden's silence stretched on without him even looking at me, I ended up speaking first. After all, the one who came to apologize should be the first to lower their head.
Before opening my mouth, I glanced behind me for a moment, wondering if Aiden was staring at something other than empty air.
...Of course not. Just empty space.
It was only after my meaningless action that Aiden’s gaze finally landed on me.
“And... I’m sorry for telling you to buy medicine and then running away. And for jumping right in front of you.”
At my blunt confession, Aiden inhaled sharply. The eyes that had barely managed to meet mine flickered away again, then back, repeating the cycle.
Ah, he looks confused. I feel bad now.
Aiden, far more shaken than I had expected, let out a heavy sigh and buried his face in his hands. His large palms completely obscured his face—what kind of expression was he making behind them?
I stared at the top of his head, lost in useless thoughts, when he slowly raised his head again. His trembling eyes were tinged red.
“To be honest... I resented you.”
After those words, Aiden clamped his mouth shut.
He seemed hesitant about something.