Lex pleaded once more, his voice heavy with desperation.
"Dian, I'm begging you. All I want is for Nina to remember me as the most beautiful merman in the sea. Please... just this once, take pity on your brother."
"But..."
Looking at Lex in such a state, Dian found it impossible to reject him outright.
He struggled internally for a long time before finally relenting.
"Alright. I won't tell Nina on my own. But if she asks me directly, I won't lie to her."
Relief flickered through Lex's eyes.
"Thank you, Dian."
A deep sadness settled inside him.
After today, Nina would probably never ask about him again.
Only after releasing Dian did Lex go to find Lani.
The moment Lani saw the mask covering his face, he understood.
"Lex..."
Pain flashed across his features.
"Why did it happen so soon?"
"I don't know," Lex replied bitterly. "It just happened all of a sudden."
Lani sighed.
"What are you planning to do now?"
