Sean was really serious.

The expression on his face showed that he was not joking, not even one bit.

After he was done talking, Sean kept quiet as he waited for Willow to respond.

This time, he had dished everything out truthfully to Willow, and he did not hide anything.

The both of them were still looking into each others’ eyes when the room fell into pin-drop silence.

Sean’s was unfazed, while Willow was slackjawed as if she had heard absurd news.

“... Sean Lennon, w-what did you just say?”

After what seemed like forever, Willow had slowly regained her senses as she looked at Sean dumbfoundedly.

Sean spoke once more, “I said, that person in that photo’s the highest-ranking nine-star commander.

“Which is… me.”

Sean was calm as he repeated once more.

This time, Willow heard him loud and clear.

After being stunned for a few seconds, Willow reached out her hand and slowly felt Sean’s forehead.

“What is it?”

Sean did not shy away, but allowed Willow’s soft and warm hand to c