Chapter 149
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"I'll offer you a choice before I make that decision."
Sez struggled to discern Eton's current emotions. He appeared both sorrowful and bitter as if sneering at something with a heavy heart. It reminded her of Rayton, who always seemed so isolated and desolate.
"You still haven't asked me for anything. Remember that?"
"That's..."
"That's why I'm giving you a choice. It's the final opportunity I can offer you, so choose wisely."
Eton continued in silence.
"You can leave Den Helder if that's what you desire."
"What do you mean?"
"I can take you to a place where no one knows you. Somewhere distant enough for your brother not to find you."
Sez found Eton's words so sudden. She couldn't even grasp what he was saying.
"Eton, I... I could never leave him. I promised Rayton that I would stay by his side."
"I already understand how you’re feeling."
Sez flinched slightly.
"But a human's heart is fated to be insignificant."
