"You don't have to go that far-"
"I won't take no for an answer. I'll be back soon. Rest well, okay?"
"...Thank you always, Ethan."
"You don't need to say thank you between us."
As he was walking towards the entrance, stretching his long legs, he suddenly turned back and approached Ellie again. Then he hesitated as if he had something to say.
"What is it?"
"Ellie. I... I don't want you to be hurt because of that trash."
"..."
"And I won't let that man who's not even human hurt you anymore."
Ethan said with a heavy face. He hoped it would make her feel even a little better.
Perhaps his sincerity was conveyed. Ellie nodded with a faint smile.
"I'll try to become stronger too. Watch over me, Ethan."
"Of course. No matter what happens, I'll always be by your side, Ellie. Hmm..., it's getting a bit cheesy so I'll really go now. Rest well."
"Be careful."
After Ethan left, Ellie was left alone in the empty house.