Chapter 83

Mr. Eaton said he was planning on getting us some water. "It's fine. You don't have to get up," I said as I stood up. After chatting with Mr. Eaton for a while, I glanced at my watch. I noticed that it was already past 6:00 pm, so I said, "I have to go now, Mr. Eaton. Please take care of yourself." "Alright then. You should stay safe on the way back as well!" I could perceive the reluctance in Mr. Eaton's gaze, which made me feel a pang of heartache as well. I tried to persuade him to move out of his place. Yet he responded with indifference, saying that he wouldn't be around for long and that it would be inconvenient to others if he were to move, so it would be better for him to just stay in the cave in peace. I heaved a sigh and shook my head in resignation. After walking through the stone path, I looked back and saw Mr. Eaton still standing there, looking at me as I walked farther away from him. I shouted, "I'm off now! Please take care of yourself, Mr. Eaton!" I could see