Chapter 49 Just This Once
- Mari snapped out of his shock, took a step back, and walked away with heavy footsteps, his mind replaying everything he had just heard.
- Halfway down the hall, he stopped and slowly lifted his head.
- After a moment, a cold smile crept onto his lips as he thought to himself. "It wouldn't be bad if Essie died, so he wouldn't have to live in fear every day."