"These emotions will destroy you. If you let them in, they will kill you. And if you die, you will fail your mother. You will not be able to protect her wish."
Something inside Gu Jin cracked. Suddenly, she shouted, her voice shaking but loud.
"No! I will not! I need to go back to them. They are real! My emotions are real, and I can feel them! Since my mother is alive, I do not need to carry that promise anymore. If I want to die, I can die however I want. She will not force me to live this time. I am free! And I have my family now. I can show emotions. I am not alone anymore. And there is someone outside waiting for me. He loves me, and I can feel his warmth too!"
The voice that had always been calm suddenly grew harsh. "Have you forgotten everything you learned in the Mafia World?"
Gu Jin's entire body stiffened. Her heart turned cold, and a numb feeling spread through her limbs. She shivered, her hands curling into fists.
The voice pressed on, its tone sharp like a blade.
