Chapter 166: What can he do for her?

His eyes widened when he heard those words from her. It seems like there is more to this than the rumors he heard on the net.

"From now on, I will continue treading on this dangerous line. I will continue getting involved. I may be the center to all of this. So I have to remain strong if I break down and falter even once people will take advantage of that."

"It's okay for you to break down, especially in the face of malicious rumors intending to break you down."

Sumire shook her head, and weak laughter escaped her lips. "I have to stay strong."

"But Sumire---"