Chapter 452

Dr. Croft knew Elara hadn't quite understood what he meant. Smiling softly, he looked at her. "Not necessarily."

"Then…?"

"But I remember you saying just now that when Sebastian lost consciousness, he didn't hurt you."

Elara froze.

It was as if something clicked.

Dr. Croft turned his gaze to Sebastian. "Sebastian, not everything that happened was your fault. You see—you protected your stepmother.