Although Leia was slapped, the obsessive and distorted smile remained on her face.

"I am insane. Why do I have to suffer alone? Since I was already in hell, I wanted to drag more people into the fray. Ethan, if you wanna blame anyone, blame yourself for loving Olivia."

Then, she recalled something before adding, "I don't mind if you hit me. I was the mastermind, but don't you forget the fact that you were the executor.

"You didn't believe in her. You ignored her, neglected her, and bullied her. You were the one who hurt her the most, not me."

Ethan let down his hand, knowing that she was right. He was the one to blame. He didn't have the right to blame others.

He was drained, and he lit a cigarette while staring blankly.

"Are you happy now that she's gone and I've lost everything?"

Leia's gaze fell onto his haggard face wordlessly. No one knew what was going on in her mind.

His cigarette was burnt until its tip throughout the suffocating silence. Only then did Ethan scrutini