Limited by the Soul Totem, she was very sensitive to Gaven's breath, recognizing him at a glance even though he was clad in a sealed suit of full body armor.
Shanoba always thought that time could erase everything, including pain, including fear.
During this time, she had not initiated contact with Gaven, partly because the old nun Stephanie was watching closely.
On the other hand, Shanoba's control over Gaven was subconsciously resisted.
Moreover, it seemed Gaven had forgotten about her as well, never attempting to contact her.
But when they were reunited, the fear she had once felt overwhelmed her all over again.
No, that wasn't right.
The pressure emanating from Gaven was even more intense than before.
In Shanoba's eyes, Gaven was not just a simple man but a towering tree that one could only look up to; she felt so insignificant, so helpless before him.
The courage to rebel that had accumulated in her heart vanished with just one look from him.
