/POP Sana/
Alice looked at Lata for a moment—something sharp flickered in her eyes—then she quickly changed her expression into a shy, embarrassed smile.
Sana also felt awkward, unsure what was happening.
Xejo sighed.
"Oh… we came at the wrong time. Sorry to disturb you two."
Her face darkened slightly as she looked at Lata. Then she grabbed her hand, preparing to leave—but Lata didn't move.
Lata's voice trembled."Why… brother… you promised me… why did you betray me…?"
She started crying.
Sana was shocked."I really don't understand what you mean. I don't even remember anything."
Xejo glanced at him coldly."I… can understand that."
Lata shook her head."No… you're lying… liar… this isn't real… maybe I'm just dreaming… I am… I am…"
Sana stayed silent.
[Why do I feel this? Is it because of the memories of this body? …But I don't care about that girl.]
His eyes slowly shifted to Alice.
Alice smiled softly, hiding it from him.
Xejo said in an angry voice, "Let's go. I told you already. Now you've seen it clearly. He is just like any other man. He is not good for you. He is the worst possible case for you. I will never accept this."
Lata went pale.
Xejo pulled her away while looking at Sana one last time."From now on, don't call me your mother anymore. And Lata too. Because of you…"
Then she left.
Sana stood in silence.
[ I don't really understand what just happened… but I don't care about them. The only thing that matters is…]
His gaze moved to Alice.
Alice showed a sad face.
"It's because of me… I ruined your family… I'm sorry…"
She started crying—but everything she did was an act.
Sana didn't notice it. Love made his eyes blind.
He hugged her and gently stroked her back.
"It's not your fault. After all, they don't like me. Maybe… this is better than I thought."
In her mind, Alice smiled behind her tears.
[He's breaking apart… good. Look at his eyes… it feels so satisfying.]
Alice spoke softly, still pretending to cry."From now on, I'll take care of you… even after you recover… even if you have nowhere to belong… I'll always stay by your side, my hero."
Her voice turned warm and gentle.
But inside—
[Perfect… from now on, you can't live without me anymore.]