Chapter 118: The Life Without Him

~Emerald~

My heart is still aching from his death even though four months have passed. I couldn't move on. I couldn't erase him from my heart. I've always wanted to see him. I wanted him back in our life because it's hard.

It's hard that he's not on our side. I couldn't imagine my life without him. My life is empty. I feel like I want to follow him if this heartache continues spreading across my body.

“Emerald…”

I immediately wiped my tears when I heard Cassandra’s voice. It's a new day of hoping for nothing again. Gideon is not back yet, which means he failed to find that mysterious guy who came here, and I felt relieved. Knowing that he's not back, and he couldn't find it, I wouldn't become his slave.

“I-Is there anything you need, Cassandra?” I asked her, making my voice lively again. I just don't want her to worry again.

“Are you crying?” Cassandra asked curiously.

I bit my bottom lips, and then she walked in front of me to confirm if I was really crying. She let out a sigh, holdi