Aiden felt it.
It was a real emotion, so powerful that it almost melted away his reason.
He stood there as if his feet had taken root. He did not move forward at once, nor did he release his divine power.
He only looked quietly at the girl before him.
His Inner Spirit trembled slightly.
His will had never wavered, not even before the Abyss Demon God.
But at this moment, it faced the harshest test of all.
If this was fake, why was his heart beating so fast?
If this was only an illusion, why could he clearly feel that love so deep it almost drowned him?
The illusion of Cheryl wore the gentlest, most enchanting smile. Step by step, she walked lightly toward Aiden.
"You finally came back."
Her voice was soft and sweet, filled with a longing that made the heart ache.
"I've been waiting for you."
She slowly reached out her slim, fair hand, wanting to touch Aiden's cheek.
Aiden looked at that hand, his expression more complicated than ever.
