Chapter 457

"Stephie… " Steven was shaken by my self-harm, understanding it as a form of protest against those lurking in the shadows. Yet, he couldn't bear to see me hurt. He would rather I remain in amnesia than face the unbearable truth. At least I could have lived a carefree life then. For all the years I had been without memory, Steven had chosen to watch over me from a distance, enduring his own suffering to ensure I remained safe. He kept himself hidden from me, dreading the idea of triggering memories that would plunge me back into a world of torment. His sole desire had been to protect me. Even as I had found love elsewhere, he had kept his distance, silently bearing the heartache. I could only imagine the anguish he felt as he witnessed the woman he loved forget him entirely and fall for another. "Stephie… will you please look at me? I beg of you, please look at me," Steven's voice sounded distant as he pleaded for my attention, his tone trembling. Looking into his eyes which were