Just then, someone called out, "Vice Captain." Raising his head, Thomas saw a subordinate who had been near during the interrogation.
"What is it?" he asked.
The subordinate handed him a paper bag and said, "This was found next to that boy."
Opening it, Thomas saw an assortment of cookies in various shapes.
The moment he saw them, realization dawned: Could it be that she brought these cookies for me...?
At the same time, his body began to tremble.
What had he done…? Rafayel had gone out of his way to bring him cookies, yet he had rejected them outright and even struck him.
With a shaking voice, Thomas ordered his subordinate, "You can go back."
After confirming that the subordinate had left the room, Thomas gripped Rafayel's hand again and quietly let tears fall.
Afterwards, Thomas carried Rafayel home and waited for her to wake.
Eventually, Rafayel opened his eyes.
