Chapter 153

He wanted to believe her. And even without evidence, he did not want to doubt her. Whenever he met her eyes, he realized several times how painful it was to tell lies from the truth in her words.

"In other words, I died once and survived. When I opened my eyes, I found myself back in spring two years ago. I thought this was my second chance God gave me, so I visited you."

"…"

"Of course, you won't believe me..."

"I believe you because those are your words," he said firmly.

Marianne held his hands tightly. She was short of breath at the moment. She had wanted to hear those words the most. So, she couldn't believe her ears. She wanted to hear it one more time.

"… Can you tell me one more time?"

"I believe you. Regardless of whether it is true or false, I believe you."

His low, calm voice without any deception or hesitation rang in her ears.

Eckart was the man who emphasized distrust instead of trust since he first met Marianne.