Lily's choked sobs filled the spacious hall as she lied in Charles' arms. 0

"So you knew all along, M-Mr. Charles? That I wouldn't live much longer?"0

Charles held Lily's fair little hand in his palm and flipped it gently. Charles felt like a dagger had pierced his heart and was slicing it into pieces from the inside. 0

"Bandages told me that the ritual wasn't a good solution, so I had Linda check for me to see whether you were the same Lily or not. I was afraid that you were no longer the same Lily I had known once you came back from the ritual.0

"Fortunately, you came back, but at the same time, unfortunately, it was you who came back."0

Lily bit down on her lip as tears flowed down her face again. 0

"I'm sorry, I just wanted to stay by your side even just a bit longer."0

"It's okay…" Charles muttered as he made Lily's head lean against his neck. 0

"How many days do you have left? I'll stay with you for as many days as you have left." As Charles spoke, he slowly closed his eyes at the thought of the inevitable. 0

"Sister Linda said that I only have two days left,...0