To love someone, how could you bear to let her suffer?
She's still so young, he wished he could cover her eyes so she wouldn't see any shadows. Having both endured pains their peers never had to from a young age, who could bear letting them be saddened by anything else?
He only wished that she would never grow up, to give him more time, so that when he matured, his hands could grow strong enough to protect her.
*
Vivianne Lindsay sensitively sensed the subtle change in atmosphere when Philip Shaw and Aldana Candi returned from outside.
Aldana seemed like she had been crying, her eyes slightly red, though there were no signs of moisture at the corners.
Philip's face was calm like still water, showing no clues, but his tone when speaking was colder, making it somewhat frightening to hear.
Aldana went upstairs alone as soon as she returned.
Philip took off his coat and sat on the sofa.
He sat with his eyes closed, lost in thought.
