“Dad!”

Stella said anxiously, “Just let Darryl go!”

“Why?” Eric was confused. He thought that Stella admired Darryl. Why would she want him to let him go?

“I—” Stella bit her lips. She said gently, “He’s a famous hero. I am already satisfied that I’ve met him in person. I’m only an admirer who will die soon. I’m not his friend, so how can I ask him to keep me company?”

Eric frowned in thought.

He knew that Stella was right. He was already wrong when he captured Darryl. It was even worse wh