Chapter 124 - ▫ Between them ▫

She raised her head outside the window when the sun's rays disappeared. She could head out without Eino knowing. If she wanted to learn more about what was going on, she must not stay. She pressed her lips against each other, forming a flat line as she passed by from the barrel's location. And although she had not been forced to stay with Eino in the cabin, she never once accepted him as her partner from the start. And yet, no matter how desperate she thought to push him away, he would not just let go quickly. He never once showed that he was unhappy with her or even discontented as a partner. He still keeps on making her see that he can and will be able to help while knowing that her heart belonged to no one.