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CXXVII. Cannot Be Weak
Without Essi, Oneil could have barely survive the aftermath of the night. She's the one he needed the most. It already meant so much for him that she was there, like the whole of the rescue corps to help him and bring him to a place that is better to be called home than the manor. They are back again to the place where Oneil could count his first heartbeat blooming for Essi.
Oneil is sitting on the couch and Essi is aiding his bruise. She was careful in every touch she makes on putting the cotton bud near his cheek. But her eyes are sad. Oneil always knew this eyes. Alas, he should never be proud of knowing the meaning of this look from her face. But this remains familiar because of the times that he tried pushing Essi away. "Please don't be sad for me," Oneil said.
"How can I not?" Essi said. "I'm sorry for bringing trouble to your family. I can't blame Grant if he would think I'm a spy. So I'm sorry that this has to happen to you. He even kicked you out because of me
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