Chapter 8

"Are you feeling better?" Royal asked as we're inside his room. I finished drinking a glass of water that he gave me then placed it on his bedside table and nodded as a response.

"Thank you so much, fratello. Without you, I don't know what to do with my life."

"Why? What happened?" He asked as he sat beside me.

I heaved a heavy sigh and looked down. Even if he's doing nothing, my heart raced on its own like I ran for a mile.

"They're still blaming me for Omega's death." I started and looked up. "It was an accident. But mom insisted I was irresponsible."

"I'm sorry about that." He said and I turned to him with confusion written on my face. "I'm sorry if I can nothing to change their minds."

"It's okay," I replied with a heavy breath. "As long as I can count on you, I'll be fine no matter how tough life is."

He sighed and captured my hands and I loo