Akane's eyes blazed with anger and hurt as she stared at Takeru. "You knew, didn't you?" she accused. "You knew about your family's secret and you didn't tell me."
Takeru took a step back, his eyes pleading for understanding. "Akane, I...I was trying to protect you," he stammered.
But Akane just laughed, a bitter sound. "Protect me? You were protecting yourself and your family," she spat.
Kaito's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger. "You're just like your family, Takeru," he sneered. "You think you're above the law, don't you?"
Takeru's face went white, his eyes flashing with anger. "That's not true," he growled.
But Akane just shook her head, feeling a deep sense of betrayal. "I don't know if I can ever trust you again, Takeru," she said, her voice barely above a whisper