The sky had gotten darker. I didn't intend to stay for too long. I should wrap up this conversation soon. However, before I had a chance to open my mouth, Alex had talked first.
"Don't you wish for a happy future? I heard from Victoria that you have suffered a lot of injustice just to graduate safely from your school."
As much as I wished for Victoria not to run her mouth recklessly, I was also aware of the fact that Alex had a way of knowing even without Victoria telling him everything, so I simply nodded my head in response.
"If you have me watching your back, don't you think that wish could be fulfilled more easily?"
Of course, I also knew about this. I understood the circumstances very well. However, precisely because of that, I feel disinclined to do it.