Chapter 118. Emotional Outburst

A single tear rolled down Eva's face. She quickly erased it.

"You know what? The time when it was just me and your parents was the most beautiful time in my life. I've never felt so much warmth. I've never received that much love."

After one snort, Eva's face became fierce again. "Then you suddenly came back. Everyone turned to hate me."

"No one hates you."

"Everyone put you first. I don't like that. Even Dad didn't love me anymore. His last words before he died were directed at you."

"He loved you too, Eva. Stop having strange thoughts."

"You should never have come back, Ava!" Eva shouted, spreading the ice. Ava's fragile heart instantly got a thousand cracks.

"W-what do you mean? Why did you say that?" Ava's voice was hoarse. Her throat felt dry.

Suddenly, Eva poked her shoulder. "If you didn't come back, Mom and Dad would only love me. I was their only daughter. I wouldn't be under anyone's shadow."

"Do