Speeding Things Up

"A month? But, I cannot continue staying here knowing that the two of them are together. We have to do something about it." Alicia said anxiously.

Ruth knew what Alicia was worried about. But, in the end, although she doted on her daughter much, she knew that, this time, they had to play low.

"You have to remain calm. And if you want Jack, make sure that you don't do anything about that girl. You already know that, previously, even though you simply controlled her, you ended up making him hate you. So, if you do anything more, then, you might as well turn him into an enemy of life and death." Ruth explained.

Alicia looked at her mother, not knowing what to do. But, she knew that what her mother had said was true. But, she didn't want to continue staying here, while knowing that, Jack was spending time together with Celine.