Chapter 157

He nodded his head, giving Erick permission to touch him. Erick was stroking both of his cheeks carefully and with such gentle care.

"It feels like you are getting further and further away from me, Theo. I could not help myself to think that way."

"But I am here, right? I am here, in front of you. You can see it by yourself. Is it not enough for you?"

"Indeed, I know. But what I mean is you being in front of me managed to make me fail to protect you. I am the first boyfriend you ever have in your life, and it should be my responsibility to protect you from any dangers.

"Yet, be that as it may, it always ends with you solving all your problems alone. I always find you seriously injured, or in critical condition. Or dying, on the verge of death. And whenever I find you in that condition, I could not help myself but feel unworthy. I always failed to be the one who saved you, Theo. It sucks."

There was nothing he could say but remain silent, allowing Erick to continue speaking while he too