When Rena looked up, the man she saw truly was Leo. He stood right in front of her, with concern in his eyes instead of their usual coldness.
"Let's go home," he said as he offered his hand.
Rena panicked and backed away slowly. She noticed that no one else was in the room besides Leo, so they were alone together.
Leo took a step towards her. "Rena, what's wrong? Are you mad st me for being late?" he asked. He stared at the woman before him, clad in a hospital gown, and cowering on the bed. Rena looked frail and helpless, and the sight of her stabbed Leo in the heart when he realized he failed to protect her.
Rena stared down at her bedsheets. She didn't dare meet his eyes. "Will you... think differently of me?" she murmured.
Leo reached out to grab her chin. "What are
