Chapter 14

Soren pursed his lips and avoided Winry's gaze. The more he thought about it, the deeper his guilt toward Zara grew. If she hadn't left and had stayed by his side, he might have truly been thrilled to accept Winry's proposal when she said she wanted to be with him. His evasive behavior only deepened Winry's disappointment. Her red lips trembled slightly with anger, and after a long pause, a bitter laugh escaped her lips. "Fine, Soren. I must have been blind to ever fall for a man like you," Winry said with a sneer. Furious, she turned to leave. But just as she reached the door, she stopped and looked back at him. "You're pathetic. You'll never end up with the one you truly love. Serves you right!" With that, she slammed the door shut behind her. The loud bang echoed in the silent room. Soren flinched. He wasn't sure if it was the sound of the door or her words that struck him so deeply. Now alone in the room, he tossed and turned on the hospital bed. He felt unsettled and bother