Chapter 708

Steven seemed unusually quiet and reserved, as if he was already resigned to his fate. "I can stop trying to escape, Stephie, but I hope that you'll listen to me. Let's face whatever that comes our way together, okay?" he pleaded softly. "Are you finally coming to terms with it now?" I propped my chin on my hand, resting my elbow on the bed. "Are you planning to team up with me instead of sacrificing yourself behind my back now?" Steven nodded and said, "I know it's all my fault. I shouldn't have messed with your memories and even pushed you to someone else." I sat upright and looked at him solemnly. "Listen up—this path isn't something you can walk alone while expecting me to be safe. Without you, I could end up dead too—whether by suicide or accident. So, we should just stay together, alive or dead." We should finish the rest of this journey together. Why did he have to insist on walking the path on his own? "Okay," Steven said, extending his arms in hopes of hugging me. Someh