Leia looked right into Ethan's eyes. "Yes, I had enough of that kind of life, so I ran away. I wanted to see the outside world, but I was too naive. I thought that everyone was kind except for Mom …"

She stopped her story right there.

He asked, "Even if Mom hurt you, why did you bear grudges against Liv? Why did you do that to her?"

Her eyes turned cold at the mention of that name. "Liv, Liv."

Emotions were storming in her as she grabbed him by the collar. "Do you think that I've never tried to seek help from you? But did you care about me at that time? All you cared about was her!

"I saw you smiling at her and doting on her just like how you did to me in the past. She smiled so sweetly …"

The tears Leia tried to fight back finally trickled down her cheeks.

She screamed, "Do you know what kind of life I've been through? Do you know what I went through just to see you again?"

Her tears fell onto the back of his hand, and they were warm.

"When I escaped from darkness, I fought