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Paula’s Resolve – Part 05

The owner of the house, Brinkra, finally appeared after the commotion had settled. She was surprised to see two unfamiliar women, surprised by the smell of blood, and was shocked to learn that Paula had been seriously injured.

Paula was laid down in an inner room. She had lost consciousness, but her breathing was stable, so she should be fine now.

“Hikaru, I’ll stay here with her.”

“…”

“You have to talk to them, don’t you? I can deal with them if you want…”

“I’ll go. Thanks, Lavia.”

“Hikaru… Don’t blame yourself.”

Silently shaking his head, Hikaru left Paula’s side.

It’s my fault, Hikaru thought.

Even though she hadn’t taken off her mask, Sara referred to her as Paula, which meant that Sophie and Sara knew that Paula was the masked Healer. With her identity exposed, Paula chose to end her life so as not to cause trouble for Hikaru.

It wouldn’t have been easy for her to commit