Forrest's expression turned cold as he asked, "So, anyone ends up dead, you or me?"

Gripping tightly onto the armrests of her wheelchair, Hana replied with a somber expression, “I'm severely injured. The reason that I'm recuperating at home instead of at the hospital, even if it means sitting in a wheelchair, is that I fear she might harm you..

"If I die, it's my own retribution for my mother's actions."

Having said that, he reached for the doorknob. However, rather than pulling it open right away, he turned back towards his mother and added, "Don't say anything when she's around. Act as if you know nothing about it."

Forrest was acutely aware.

If Laura had no plans for vengeance, she might have simply left.

He wanted to keep Laura close, even if her feelings were filled with hatred.

He was willing to have her by his side, even if it was just because of that hatred.

“Mom, if you're the reason Laura leaves me again, I'll never forgive you!"

Without missing a beat, Hana replied, “Okay, I promise you. I can even treat her as my own daughter, but you must be wary of her. I don't want you to get hurt."

Forrest let out a sarcastic laugh. "You don't want me to get hurt, yet you're okay hurting others?"

Hana couldn't argue against that point.

"I realize I made a mistake, but it's already done. What do you expect me to do? Are you really going to send me to jail?"

Hana didn't like Forrest to talk about her like that all the time.

Didn't she have self-respect and dignity?

“What did I say wrong? I merely voiced my concern for your safety.

Is that also a fault?"

Hana covered her chest, anger surging through her. “Even if I did something wrong, I've already been punished. Even when my wounds heal, I'll be covered in scars. Your father has always been aloof towards me. Do you think he'll look my way now, injured and disfigured? Have I ever complained or held a grudge against Laura over this? I haven't. Because I recognize my mistake. I know I brought this on myself. Is my worry for you also a crime beyond forgiveness?"

Forrest was in a bad mood.

That was why he was so sensitive.