The lab was cloaked in an almost suffocating silence, adding to the already tense atmosphere between Alen and Eve. The dim lights flickered sporadically, casting eerie shadows that danced on the walls, mirroring the unease in their hearts.
Eve leaned forward, her eyes piercing into Alen's as she confronted him with a mixture of frustration and anxiety. "Alen, I can't shake the feeling that you're hiding something from me. Your claims of having no memories, waking up near the kingdom... It doesn't add up. There's more to your story, isn't there?"
Alen's jaw tensed, his knuckles turning white as he gripped the edge of the table. He avoided Eve's gaze, unable to meet her eyes directly. "Eve, please, I've told you everything I remember. I am being honest with you," he responded, his voice laced with a hint of defensiveness.
