UNREQUITED LOVE

"LEWIS, wait!" Neoma said. Even though she was always careful about touching Lewis, she couldn't help but grab her "son" by the arm. "Where are you going?"

"They have to know," Lewis said in an urgent voice, his golden eyes still glowing as his emotions became more unstable. "The emperor… Lady Roseheart…"

"Hell no," she said while shaking her head firmly. "Mama Boss and Papa Boss will lose it if they find out."

"Why did you keep it a secret from us, Princess Neoma?"

"I just don't want you to worry about me."

"What do you think we'd feel if we found out about your condition when it's already too late?"

Lewis was angry.

This was the first time that she saw her "son" react this way.

Lewis wasn't raising his voice, but his glowing golden eyes and stern voice said it all– he was upset, sad, and disappointed.

Of course, there were also tears in Lewis' eyes.