"You've done well, this is your reward, there's quite a bit of money inside, if it's not enough, ask me for more."
Those moon-colored pupils didn't even glance at her, and with that, mother hurriedly turned and left.
Received recognition, received praise, received acknowledgment.
Yet, nothing changed.
Hero's lips formed a bitter smile, no longer looking at his brother on stage.
His speech climbed to its crescendo, his tone filled with confidence and pride, gradually reclaiming the attention of the guests.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hero quietly and silently left the venue.
All that had been experienced in the past six months seemed never to have occurred, back in this home, she was still the same as before.
"It's not that I never thought it would turn out this way..."
On the empty terrace, the hazy moonlight poured down, Hero raised her head, the corners of her eyes reflecting a crystal-like glow.
"But still, it feels so hard."
