Why did relationships between people change so quickly?
Just a month or two ago, she and him were still intimate playmates. They wandered the streets looking for affordable specialty snacks, hid in secret rooms playing word games. Despite Mario's unpredictable temperament and quick temper, he always looked out for Charlotte, unwilling to see her suffer even the slightest grievance.
But now, he forcefully pressed her face, fingers gripping her jawbone. The oppressive feeling from top to bottom made it impossible for Charlotte to breathe properly.
Snap.
The ice-cold, pale yellow liquid dripped down, splashing into her right eye.
A burning pain instantly spread through her eye socket, stimulating the delicate eyeball, causing it to produce tears involuntarily. Charlotte let out a muffled whimper, and the next moment, Mario released her, turning to straighten his soaked shirt and pants.