"Because he showed up, and that means I can't keep being Heaven Liu. I don't know what he wants from Primo, but once that man wakes up, I get the feeling I might actually realize that these invisible chains around my ankle aren't just a figment of imagination. I… don't want Basti and Miracle to have the same childhood as I had, which led me to the life I walked."
Dominic cupped Heaven's face, offering her a warm smile. "I'm not saying this just because I want to make you feel better, but I've always known there's a reason you got into that body." He nodded reassuringly.
"The world might disagree, but without you, Basti and I… and the entire Zhu family, would've fallen that night of the anniversary. Or maybe, much earlier." His eyes softened as he slowly pulled her into his embrace. "Heaven Liu or Hera Cruel, it doesn't matter. My soul is tied to yours."
