Chapter 36. The Devil Came

"Don't even try to make me feel better, Mila. I don't need that. I accept how far we are — Lia and I. If Lia decided to tell me what she felt towards me, then I should stick with that. Because every time I mix my feelings, especially in the situation now, I become weak. And I hate it."

Mila looked up and met his gaze. "But it's true that I like you. If Lia doesn't like you, then I'll like you. You know that we're just one. Lia is also attracted to you, probably because when I first met you, I knew something was different with you. There are things the true self can't express, so maybe Lia can love you freely through me. "

"What are you trying to point out, Mila?"

"No! I'm just annoyed to see you neglect your feelings. You're hurting, Edward!"

"And you shouldn't bother yourself with what I feel." He answered flatly.

"Nope. Wrong answer! Because I care. I'm Lia, too, even if it's weird to listen to. It's frustrating that you love her as Lia, then I love y