Without another word, Maya turned and walked away from the river, her figure growing smaller as she moved toward the forest. Scarlett stood frozen, watching her go, her mind racing with the enormity of what had just transpired.
As Scarlett stood there, lost in thought, Kato appeared silently beside her, his expression laced with concern. "Scarlett, what's going on? I saw Maya storming off angrily. Did she tell you the real reason Louise was in that condition?"
Scarlett let out a heavy sigh, her gaze locked on Kato. She couldn't bring herself to reveal the truth about passing powers, it was a secret too dangerous to share. Instead, she decided to lie, her voice steady despite the turmoil within.
