Chapter 231

The words poured out sharper than I intended. But damn it, I’m tired. Tired of being poked and prodded like some fragile thing that might shatter at any moment.

For the first time, Akari looks caught off guard. Her cold, unshakable demeanor softens—just a fraction, but it’s enough to make me pause.

“Alright,” she says, her voice quieter than before. “I’ll see myself out.”

She turns on her heel and