『A burnt child dreads the fire』
Richard's case was similar to this.
In his last life, he met his untimely end at the hands of those he trusted the most.
Because of that experience, betrayal became his single greatest fear and phobia.
He became so paranoid that now, even after getting regressed in time, he couldn't trust anyone—even his own parents.
In that paranoia of betrayal, however, there was actually one—the only semblance of trust and hope in his life, maintaining Richard's sanity.
Daisy!
She was the only person who sacrificed her life for him, instilling in him a subconscious and unshakable belief that even if the world betrayed him, she would never
However, as they say, "Life surprises in the most mysterious of ways."
When Richard glimpsed Daisy's twisted smile as she broadcasted his most humiliating moment live, his unshakable belief shook almost instantly.
He found himself plunged into the abyss of betrayal.
