Chapter 52 - Truth And Lies (1/2)

Her not feeling anything on seeing his face was out of his expectations. The bond should have more than attracted her to him.

But obviously, something went wrong. It affected not only their bond formation but her personality and memories as well.

However, none of that would stop him from getting what he wanted!

Luke did not feel dejected by the girl's rejection.

On the contrary, he was excited.

Although she still remained cold and indifferent, her reaction confirmed his suspicions of her not remembering anything, making his plans forward easy to carry out.

He did not hide from the girl that she was a serpentine of the Snake clan, because that was a truth that would come to light even if he flipped the entire Nar realm to hide it.

It was a part of her identity that he could not hide even if he wanted to.

So, instead of hiding it and ruining everything before even getting started, he straightforwardly told her the clan she belonged to and the fact that she was a serpentine.

He did this so that he could gain her trust.

Since it was a truth she would discover in the end anyway, he might as well tell her right now and use it to his advantage.

That way, she would lower her guard against him and allow him to fill her mind with a beautiful lie.

A lie of their beautiful love story.

Luke watched her pace around the wide hall, her face full of annoyance.

”It is okay if you do not remember anything. You can slowly remember everything. If you do not, then you could fall in love with me again.” Luke comfortingly said.

”Who wants to fall in love with you? What makes you think that I would want to fall in love with you? Yes, I accept the fact that we might have met in the past. But what is the guarantee that everything you just showed me was not an illusion? And even if we really loved each other, I do not feel anything at all right now.” With a slight tilt of her mouth, she disdainfully continued.

”So, stop trying to fill my head with nonsense and move out of my way. Because I do not buy your story and neither do I trust you for that matter. As far as love is concerned, if we really did love each other before, then our bond does not need to be forced. It will naturally return on its own with the passage of time.

As of now, I would like to live in an environment that I am more comfortable and familiar with. I do not feel at home here.” Done with her speech, she headed out.

Luke's gaze silently followed her figure.

'What a stubborn girl! Sigh.'

His figure flashed behind her, walking in her shadow. He did not approach too close, but walked close enough for her to notice his presence.

”Sailles, it is dangerous for you to wander around alone. I accept the fact that you need space to figure everything out, but if you wander about alone, then you could be attacked again. We got lucky the last time, but luck is not something that will always be with us. Please, go back home with me. I promise that I will not invade your space.” Luke compromisingly said, as they reached the boundary of the red mansion.

”Sailles? You said that twice. Is that my name?” The girl paused, looking back at him in doubt.

”Yes. Your name is Sailles. Why, do you not remember it?” His eyes lit up as he excitedly looked back at her with an open smile.

”No. I just found it strange. I mean, since it's my name, why do I not feel anything when you say it? It just does not feel right.” She said with even more suspicion.

”I can understand it if I do not remember you after the incident, because you have only recently entered my life. Even though I find it strange that I do not feel anything on seeing the person I loved so dearly, I can accept it. I might have formed a barrier around my heart after the attack.

But why does my own name, one that I have lived with for my whole life, does not resonate with me? Why does it feel like a stranger's name?” Her brows furrowed as she raised an eye in question, inquisitively looking at him.