When Angeal had this sudden realization, her heart couldn't help but to beat crazily in her chest. Reaching out to it instinctively as if she wanted to cool it down, she bit her bottom lip, her other free hand fanning her face because of how hot it was becoming already.
Seeing this gesture, Gladios looked at her granddaughter. Smiling at her, he patted her head, getting her attention as he spoke, making Angeal shy more.
"I think you have realized how much the Soul Eater loves you, Angeal. He has told me this before I even died."
Angeal looked at Gladios. With that told to her, her heart didn't even cease to stop beating even for a few seconds, making her ask him a question.
"Before you died? Before he ate your soul, he—"
