“What do you mean? I don’t understand.” He told me. I narrowed my lips into a thin line before starting to share my story. Link patiently listened to everything I had to say without interrupting me, but I could read in his face the anger that grew inside of him. He clenched his fists, trying to stay calm, but this battle was too difficult for him. Knowing that before meeting him, before knowing I suffered this much, must have made him feel powerless. I couldn’t blame him, but he shouldn’t be blaming himself as well.
“Lili. I didn’t know this. I am so sorry.” He pulled me straight into his arms the same moment I finished my story.
“It’s not your fault, Link. You did nothing wrong and you couldn’t possibly do anything to protect me, either. One month ago you didn’t even know I existed.” I
