However, she wasn’t skillful at it, and she couldn't peel the apple skin in one strip. When she finished, the apple looked somewhat messy.

"I'm not very good at peeling apples," Coco said awkwardly.

"It's alright," Lucas replied, taking the apple from her and biting into it.

Coco watched him quietly. He seemed thinner and paler than before.

She felt fuzzy and warm when he said he had willingly taken the stab for her. The man she loved had risked his life for her. How could she suppress her feeli