Meeting Ariana

As the night approached, Renata insisted on sleeping by Bastian's side. Finally, Bastian let her in and fell asleep on his side by leaning against his chest. Bastian's left hand strokes Renata's hair gently. Rena is already asleep there, while Bastian is still awake.

Bastian kept looking at the ceiling of the hospital room, remembering many things.

"Whatever is ahead, I will try to protect you with all my might. I give up my life for you two, my wife and daughter," Bastian murmured with determination as he kissed the top of Renata's head.

"I'm sorry that this time I can't let you go anymore, Rena."

Bastian smiled as Renata slept so soundly that she did not move at all. He recalled Davero's words, which said that Renata also loved him. It turns out that the feeling when reciprocated is very happy; there is no tightness in the heart anymore.

"Sleep well," Bastian whispered, gently rubbing Renata's head.

Slowly, Bastian's eyes began to feel heavy. Slowly, he began to close his eyes by hu