Akane kept sobbing quietly, her shoulders shaking as tears continued to stream down her face without stopping. The guilt and shock were clearly overwhelming her.
I spoke softly, my voice gentle but firm. "Please… don't tell Tachibana about this. She won't be able to handle it. She's already full of guilt for how she treated me tonight. If she finds out I sacrificed a month of my life to save her, it might destroy her emotionally. Promise me you won't say anything."
Akane wiped her eyes repeatedly, trying to regain control of her emotions. "I know… I won't tell her. I gave you my word. But Jack… this secret is too heavy. How am I supposed to look at her knowing what you did?"
