Rachel Barton cast a look at the retreating figure of Hikari and whispered to Mary Perryne, "Aunt Mary, I think Hikari makes some sense. At this point, saving Viola's life is the top priority. But what if, just if, Nathaniel Besian cannot handle it, what will happen to Viola?"
"Aunt, life matters the most right now!"
Mary Perryne bit her lip, mired in a deep tangle of thoughts, uncertain of her choice.
Rachel makes sense.
Nothing is more important than life.
But the legs are also important.
Viola Thompson is proud to her bones; what life would she lead if she lost her legs?
Her pride, her self-esteem, where would they go?
