Bab 300: The Demon He Fears (6)

Taehee's voice was almost a whisper. She was haggard and lost, all emotions sucked out of her. The girl had no idea what to do or where to go because everything was a blur to her. Any hope she was being trampled unknowingly by Hobin.

Hobin was at a loss. He did not know how to handle her because she was sick and needed medical help. If only he could get her out of jail, he would make sure that she got the treatment she needed.

"I know that the whole courtroom and jail stuff are tiring-" Hobin was saying but she shook her head.

"Jail is a much better place to live in!" she sobbed. "It's surprisingly peaceful here. I live in my cell with my mother-"

"Your mother is dead-"

"She holds my hand and comforts me all the time," Taehee went on, ignoring his words. "Even now, she's with me, watching over me! In my worst moment, she came to console me. I want to go with her, Doctor. I want to be rid of the nightmare I've lived in all my life!"