Her Revenge Ruined the Wrong Man
She pulled out a book meant for elementary school students—it was the story of The Ugly Duckling.
At first, Alistair could still answer her. He could still react and speak to her. But later, when Stella asked him questions, his voice grew softer.
"Ali, I don't know this word. Can you look at it for me?"
"Mm."
"Ali, I was an ugly duckling, too. But after I met you, I became a white swan, didn't I?"
"Mm."
"Ali, how do you pronounce this? I forgot. Teach me one more time."