"This isn't right."
She staggered up to her feet, and her hair began to turn white.
Her pale skin began to grow wrinkly.
"I… I…"
Her upright posture began to slump. Her red, plump lips grew pale and shriveled up.
"My son… My lover…"
The beautiful woman whose age was a mystery was gone. In her place stood a woman who looked older than her age.
"This can't be… Ugh!"
She vomited blood and collapsed to the ground.
* * *
Although she needed to return to Ethan, her footsteps were heavy.
She tried to return as if she wasn't bothered, but her heart remained troubled.
"I should get up."
If she was late, Ethan would worry. With much effort, some color returned to her face. She finally stood up.
"Ah?"
When she saw Ethan standing a short distance away, her eyes narrowed. He was wearing padded clothing that was different from the one Mona had gone to get. Adelina sighed.
