Knowing that his time was almost up, Neil requested to see Mira one final time.
When Mira heard about his condition, she immediately agreed.
No matter what had happened, he was still her uncle.
The uncle who had once protected her and her mother.
When she entered his room, her heart felt incredibly heavy.
Looking at his frail figure lying on the hospital bed, she was suddenly reminded of her own mother.
The painful memories surfaced one after another.
Before she realized it, tears had already begun falling down her cheeks.
Neil looked at her and smiled weakly.
"You've become a big girl."
His voice was faint. "You shouldn't cry anymore."
Mira nodded. However, the tears continued flowing.
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't stop them. After a long silence, Neil spoke once more. "Mira."
She looked up. "Take care of yourself."
His eyes became gentler. "From now on, you're on your own."
Mira immediately shook her head. "No."
