Chapter 306

He fell silent for a moment, then slowly released me. His eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions—longing, helplessness, and a hint of determination I couldn't understand. "Don't you know that Grandma was my only family? But you protected the murderer." The painful scene continuously played in my mind. Leah killed Grandma and acted like nothing had happened after escaping, whereas I was the one who always got tormented. "Do you know why I can't love you? Because every time I see you, I think of Grandma. It hurts so much. Please, don't show up in my world again. Don't make me suffer anymore." I shut my eyes, trying to erase the painful memories from my mind, but each attempt only made them more vivid. Every thought of Grandma felt like having my heart ripped apart, leaving me gasping for breath. And the man I once loved—his every appearance was like pouring salt into my wounds, preventing any chance of healing. I had no idea how he had found me or why he continued to be