"S-Sandra?" Aqualina was visibly shaken, her voice trembling softly when Sandra's cold words reached her ears.
She really didn't want to forgive him?
But then again, that made sense. After all, Aether had tricked them all, deceived them so effortlessly…
No one could truly blame her. It was her decision, entirely understandable.
Aether himself wasn't surprised by Sandra's decision. A gentle, resigned smile appeared on his lips, not angry, not hurt, just quietly accepting the judgment.
He didn't try to persuade her; he simply acknowledged it with that unwavering smile.
Sandra's face remained indifferent, her gaze distant, devoid of emotion, revealing nothing more, nothing less.
"Since everyone has given their ans—" Aether started gently, his voice low and steady, but before he could finish, Aqualina quickly interrupted him, urgently pointing towards Celestia, who remained quiet in the corner, almost forgotten.
