After eating, they walked while holding hands together to go back into the inn. The atmosphere was very awkward.
Tap.
Odette stopped her step, making Rion also stop.
“I’m sorry, Rion,” she said while looking at Rion who was looking at her.
“I’ve answered your question. Now, answer mine. Why did you suddenly become like this?” Rion asked.
“I’m scared.”
“Scared?”
Odette smiled blankly, then looked down on her feet, remembering the image of her mother who looked sad and angry when she asked about her father.
Rion lifted Odette’s chin and made her face turn towards him. “What are you afraid of? Tell me?” he asked.
“I’m afraid of being dumped by you,” said Odette with teary eyes, looking like she was going to cry. “I was afraid you would throw me away, Rion,” she added, then started crying.
Rion quickly wiped away the flowing tears on her cheeks. “Why do you think I’m going to dump you?”
