"You taught me all these," she slowly lowered her head, resting her pointed chin on her knee. Her gaze was downcast, somewhat weary. She spoke softly, "I honestly didn't understand any of this. Why are you so angry?"
"…"
"I've always thought that if I had given in earlier during those dark days, I would have already earned Elias's medical expenses... and I wouldn't have needed to ask you for help." She let out a soft sigh and raised a hand to support her forehead, looking tired. "Things were not much different back then. If I had understood that earlier, I wouldn't have pretended for so long."
"You said I could hate you." She looked at him, her eyes clear. "Naturally, I hate you. I hate you for destroying the Moore Family, but you did save Elias. As an equal exchange, I saved your first love. So, we're even. I can't blame you for this, and I know that Snow White is more important to you than me."
Delicately, she brought up that issue again.
