Lorelei tightly covered her mouth, preventing herself from sobbing, fearing the two people in the hospital room would notice.
She knew this time she had lost, utterly and completely lost.
But at the same time, she lost willingly, wholeheartedly.
Yet what Lorelei never expected was Rosalind's refusal that came unexpectedly.
"Soren, if this were before the holiday, I might have considered it. But now, regardless of what you say, I can't be with you."
"Because this time, I got injured on your behalf, lost ten fingers, and I don't want this kind of gratitude-filled relationship. What I want is a pure and unblemished love. Soren, I'm sorry."
Those few words made Lorelei burst into tears outside the door.
She couldn't help but rush into the hospital room, throwing her arms around Rosalind.
