Chapter 174: The Cataract

"Mom, are you alright?" Evin asked, finished with Ssatsko.

"Y-yes," Lora replied, stuttering.

"Are you sure?"

"I-I am… I'm just shocked, is all."

"Should I not have talked about this with you here? I just thought you should know what's happening… even if you don't get it fully," Evin started. "I know things were out of control for you lately, so…"

"I'm… well, not used to it… but I'm familiar with it. I just need some time, I think."

"Alright," Evin, although still concerned, then went to talk with Melayn and Rith.

Ssatsko found himself wondering how many secrets the boy held. He wasn't even sure if he knew everything about the secrets that Evin already revealed.

"He didn't even flinch," Lora murmured from beside him.

"What did you say?" Ssatsko asked.

"He didn't even flinch when killing that man."

Lora looked deeply confused. A slight frown glued to her face, and her gaze stuck on the ground.