"Guilt... She felt insufferable guilt."
Caressing Brandon's abdomen with the soap, Elize spoke "You know, she actually hated you in the past."
With a nod, he replied "Yeah, I do remember... since you lost your powers and influence to raise me, she was angry at me."
"Calling me worthless, and if not for me, you would have a better life."
With an exhale, Elize spoke "Hmm... She was a child too, Kael. Angry at everything, especially at herself. Losing her status, her training... watching me give up power just to raise you… she didn't understand it then."
"But that day... she was surprised to see the boy she openly loathed for years... giving his all to protect her."
"She was ashamed and... hated herself."
"However, at the same time, she couldn't bring herself to suddenly act like a good sister in front of you after hating you for years."
"So, she buried her desires... Her desires to be a good sister to you, to pamper you, to take good care of you."
