To You Who Hates Me

From the moment she first saw Richard, Lily Everlin's world revolved around him. Even amidst coldness and indifference, her affection never cooled. “Where is there room for pride when it comes to love? I don't want to be ashamed of it.” Despite the sneers asking if she had no pride left, she never left Richard's side. But in return, what she received was the downfall of the Everlin family and the death of her kin. "Your older brother, Leopold Everlin, is dead as well." The moment she lost everything, Lily finally realized how futile a fantasy her love had been. --- “Richard, you're just confused right now. Because I'm no longer here to welcome you with a smile, no matter what you do....