The last thing Eden saw before he passed out was Su Qing's face, filled with apology in her gaze.
Su Qing caught him in her arms to prevent him from falling to the ground and took him to a nearby hotel.
Su Qing quietly watched Eden lying on the bed, her eyes filled with reluctance, "Thank you for always being with me, but I'm sorry, you can't come with me this time." This time it was a matter of life and death; she might not come back, and having Eden with her would only mean risking another life, unnecessarily.
Her hand gently touched Eden's face, "Actually, I quite like you." She confirmed her feelings for Eden—a mild liking, far from love, and perhaps it would never reach that level. She didn't know what it felt like for other people to like someone, but she didn't want Eden to continue taking risks for her.
She poured a glass of water, dropped a sleeping pill into it, and then fed the water to Eden, ensuring he wouldn't wake up for a short while.
