"You will only burden Daphne Tjia," continued Ansel Balder.
Alec's breath was low. Those words just melted his heart so smoothly. He has lost his function as a man who should be able to protect those he loves. That's why he must know himself.
"Daphne Tjia is still young. If she spends the rest of her life caring for disabled people, her future will be in vain. Apart from that…." Ansel Balder clenched his fists to say the cruelest words he was sure would destroy Alec's confidence. However, all is fair in love and war. "You have nothing. Now you only live on my mercy. I will not abandon you to become a homeless person. I am still paying for your sister's living expenses. So, show your gratitude. I remind you of your oath of allegiance, Alec Briseis."
Alec's complicated mind worked. He digested his boss' sentence letter by letter. There's no lie in it, and it's exactly right.
