Chapter 73

She was enduring this much pain, and still insisted on working past midnight?

"I'm… sorry for troubling you…"

Elara pressed herself against his chest, her breath shallow and weak. She had no strength left, but for some reason, being held by Sebastian—his body warm and steady—made the pain feel less unbearable.

"You don't need to apologize to me."

"…But… you… you're the only one… I could reach…" He