Tabitha's POV
I looked up and glanced at Mark, who had pulled a long face and said nothing.
Then I shifted my gaze to Holly. She was still immersed in her own memories without noticing our expressions.
"I've never paid attention to your performance in school, and I've never cared about what you liked. I was away for years, and I've never called you. Not even once. I left you behind while you were so little. I bet you hate me, right?"
"I..." I sniffed, hesitating whether to tell her the truth.
Mark sighed, "Holly, calm down. What I'm about to say is very important."
I wiped away my tears and reached out to dry Holly's face.
Holly blinked in confusion. "What is it exactly?"
Mark said concisely, "The bad news is that the potion made with Tabitha's blood didn't work."
"I see. I was pr
