Noran's eyes widened in shock, the pain in them unmistakable.
Shuri's own heart shattered at the sight, but she knew she had to stay resolute.
She turned her gaze away, unable to bear the anguish in his eyes any longer.
Shuri knew she had hurt Noran, but she would rather hurt him now than see him in danger or potentially die like how he did in her recurring nightmare.
One of the main reasons she had been brave enough to accept him before was because of her divine ability.
She believed she could protect him from harm and danger, but even with that power, he had almost died then.
Now, without her ability, the risks were even greater.
Ever since she had gone back in time, she had changed many people's fates by making different decisions.
She believed the best decision was to stay away from Noran if she wanted him to be safe.
Being with her would only endanger his life, just as it had in their first life.
