Chapter 24 — An Unpredicted Attack.
As he said my name... I recalled my past life.
’... To feel familiar with this situation... Ain’t I pitiful?.... This makes me so sad...’
Isn’t it ironic? Being able to think rationally thanks to such familiarity...?
’I guess...That’s just how life is.’
Since my mind was working fast until now, I didn’t notice how my body became freezing cold.
Marianne wasn’t taking this the way I was.
I wonder how much of her soul was left with me for her body to react this strongly in these circumstances...
’Anne. Do not forget the words I already said once. I will take it for you, sweetie...’ — Taking a pause, I got confident recalling that same past that had replayed in my head, causing my next words to be full of certainty. — ’... Because I know I can take it.’
Finding all the determination I needed, I stared at him directly, waiting for his next words.
I did not avert my eyes. The intuition developed by experience in the past... says that I should not let my eyes be the ones to turn from the other’s gaze first.
That’s why I held my nerves in and stared at him with resolution.
"... Marianne..." — Paul repeated, this time with a softer voice, still looking deep into my eyes.