"Hello there. We've met again."
Aileen gasped in disbelief at the sight of the angel-like lady from her dream. "Am I dreaming?"
The lady giggled softly. "Yes, my dear, this is a dream. Seeing you grow so well makes me very happy. Unfortunately, an annoying creature has latched itself onto your core."
"A what?"
"Well, it's not dangerous for the time being. But I came to tell you something important. Soon, Lionel will come to you to say goodbye."
"A goodbye? I'm sorry, but I don't understand."
The lady either ignored her question or chose not to answer. She continued, "You have two choices: hold him or let him go. If you let him go, you'll feel agitated, and without realizing it, the evil energy within you will gradually devour your conscience. While I should advise you to hold him back, I hope you will let him go."
Aileen fell silent, grappling with the weight of the lady's words. "May I know why I have to let him go?"
"Because he wishes to save someone he cherishes."
