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Chapters 81-85

Episode 81: Pure White Farewell (V)

"Ah."

Just as this daily life was precious to Esther, it was also valuable to Deheen.

His everyday life with the twins and Esther. He wouldn't forgive anything that would dare to break this peace.

'I can't send you away. No, I won't send you away.'

Though, for a kid like Damon to ask for Esther... Deheen fumed and clenched his jaw.

Meanwhile, Esther's head stirred. She recalled the discussion Deheen brought up before they were interrupted.

Deheen, being himself, would uncover her relation with Rabienne one way or the other. Trying to hide secrets from him would be futile.

She resolved to convey the truth to Deheen, the person who both accepted her as she was and healed her wounds.

"Father."

With a shaky voice, Esther called Deheen. Then she pulled herself away from him, creating distance between them.

"I have something to say."

She always thought she would tell him someday, but for it to be now...

"Speak comfortably."

"I hid something from Father."

Esther's voice softened.

As a matter of fact, he should have been aware of this the moment she was adopted. Although at that time, Esther didn't think much about telling him as she would have died soon anyhow.

She didn't feel comfortable now, feeling like she had unintentionally deceived him.

"It's okay."

Deheen, still unaware of what his daughter wanted to tell him, firmly held her hand to stop her from trembling.

Esther regained her courage as she acknowledged the hand that held hers.

"I... I have the power of a saint."

Deheen blinked, he was rarely stunned, but he was so taken aback that his brows rose involuntarily.

"The power of a saint?"

"Yes. I am the next saint."

Esther's tone was not poised.

Due to her rememberings where not one person believed her, she was scared to see Deheen react the same way.

'A saint... Is that why?'

However, Deheen was very generous to his people. He would believe anything Esther, his precious daughter, would say. Even if she was to say that the sky would split in two.

It was true he was a bit startled, but nothing of his agitation remained in front of the child shaking before him.

"Thank you for telling me. You must have had a hard time keeping such a big secret."

Esther lifted her head as she listened to Deheen's calm, soothing voice.

"Do you believe me?"

"Is there a reason I shouldn't?"

There was no distrust existing in Deheen's mysterious green eyes as he faced Esther.

Esther choked up in front of his absolute trust in her.

"No one... No one believed me..."

Tears dropped from her eyes as she blurred her words. Tears continuously spilled, despite her desire to stop them. Eventually, she pressed her eyes shut.