FORTY FOUR

Ignoring Hazel's cynicism, Calvin began his story with what little courage he had at the moment. He had not always been the kind of brave man who would easily be able to tell his past. If he is brave, he will not become an agent and decides to live in seclusion from the noise of the outside world which he thinks is too dangerous.

He escapes from his miserable life to create a new life with new characters. Isn't he a coward?

“The death of my parents left a deep wound, anger and fear in me. Even after the death of my parents I still try to live my life normally, but in fact I have never been free from that terrible shadow.”

“You went to medical school,” Hazel snarled accusingly.

She thought Calvin would just lie to her again with another boast. Having been lied to once—or maybe twice, wouldn't have caught Hazel off guard a third time.

In her current sitting position that seemed so defensive, she was watching Calvin with piercing eyes filled with