She gave her whole heart to Philip Shaw, only to have that man take it and fiercely smash it to the ground.
Aldana Candi withdrew from her memories, facing a man's carefree smile. Those dark eyes landed on her face, as if seeing through the unspeakable past love that she experienced. Aldana found it unbearable, those were the memories she refused to touch again, and also the scars she could not erase, even at the cost of a lifetime.
She pushed against Steven Balance's chest with a look of disgust furrowed on her brow: "Let me go..."
Steven watched her clear eyes gradually come out of their daze and then, as if in defense, suddenly became clear and bright, erecting numerous spires of strength around her, guarding her shattered self-esteem.
"It's okay, it's okay." He embraced her, laughing as he gently tapped her thin and frail back, seemingly to comfort her, "Calm down. I won't ask anymore."
Aldana pursed her lips, her pale and beautiful face filled with resistance: "Let me go."
