บท 141: Stirring

However, Damien listens to the principle of not mixing work with pleasure, forcing himself to endure her presence daily. Evelyn, on the other hand, remained silent, her countenance laced with the weight of contemplation.

"I concur, I would welcome the alleviation of my burdens," she expressed without offense, admitting her weariness of the rugged life she had chosen. 

Initially drawn to the path of a warrior, believing it would afford her the ability to safeguard her loved ones, she found herself never having to protect anyone as danger never materialized.

Her decision to break Dave's heart stemmed from the misguided belief that he would be a distraction and a hindrance. Her assumptions were proven wrong, and the price for her errors cost her a lot. The sacrifices she made to become who she was now, losing loved ones along the way, left her questioning what she had gained in return.