Without warning, I pulled her into a tight embrace.
I understood exactly what she was feeling right now.
Selene was truly standing at the edge of the cliff.
"It's okay, Selene. I understand—completely, even."
"So we have to do this together, right?"
The way I said it was just like how a mother would support her child.
For the first time, Selene felt emotions overflowing from the depths of her heart. She sobbed uncontrollably, a stark contrast to the Selene she used to be. The arrogant, proud Selene was now completely shattered.
Her cries broke loose—not the silent tears held back by pride, but like a dam bursting without mercy. Her shoulders shook violently in my arms, and all I could do was hold her even tighter, as if trying to shield the fragile remains of her heart. Or more truthfully, because I didn't want it to break.
"Kairi, to be honest... I... I'm tired…"
Selene's voice was hoarse, barely audible.
