Beyond the Family's Shadow
His tone was laced with a subtle sorrow, as if remembering a gentler past.
"Apologize?" Elara looked at Dante, her eyes hollow like two black holes.
The hatred accumulated over two lifetimes reached its peak at this moment.
With her love gone, only endless disgust remained.
"Dante, you disgust me."
Dante's expression froze.
He had never heard Elara speak to him like this.
Her father seized the opportunity, broke free, and raised the belt high, this time aiming for Elara's face.
"You want to die? Ruin your face and see if you're still so stubborn! I'll grant your wish!"