Pain Makes Us Stronger

Viktor's gaze softened as he put his arm around her and said gently, "Hey…What happened had nothing to do with you. In fact, without you, worse things could have happened. What you should think about is the number of lives you saved by being there for your people."

Aelita softly nodded, feeling her chest getting lighter by hearing his words. Strangely enough, his voice was soothing her heart, and sitting so close to him, she couldn't help but feel warm in his presence.

She never expected to feel so comfortable when sitting so close to a man who was practically a stranger to her just a few hours ago.

"And I think being able to feel pain isn't something you should hate," Viktor said with a glazed expression.

"Why…What makes you say that?" Aelita asked with a confused look as she slowly turned her gaze towards her after wiping off her tears.