whenever I want, and she's a child!" he raised his voice, continuing the argument. Her eyes dangerously glare into his, the exhaustion was surfacing with anger and frustration through them, that even her own hands were shaking.

"Our marriage was arranged, you should know that," She spoke darkly, trying to remind him again while his eyes widen. Her tone grew colder, "If you want your life to be spared, I suggest lowering your damn tone.....I can't risk our child....in becoming a monster......so don't you dare yell--!!!!!"

He sent a sharp slap to the cheek, causing the pain to inflict a stinging sensation to warmly surface the skin.

Her eyes widen in horror experiencing now, the first time he's laid a hand upon her. Regret washes over him the moment he sees the pain in his eyes, but he averts his gaze so she see his guilt. It was all in the moment, but he was afraid to admit he was wrong.

Katsumi walks to the other side of the boat, and holds her child closely. 

Her breath grew shaky while trying to not let her tears fall, that painfully sting the corners of her eyes. Her chest felt heavier, the more she dwelled on their accomplished escape.

Her mother knew, but granted permission to leave willingly.

However she knew the consequences if they found out that her mother helped, as fear consumed her more and more. She didn't know what they would do to her, or what the Marleyan Government would do. Although she knew that the Commander Reinhardt of the Eldian unit, would bring pain to the clan.

'I'm sorry, everyone' Katsumi closes her eyes, wanting nothing but for the pain and guilt to stop.

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