Chapter 181

"Eira, what you're seeing now is an AI simulation created using current tech. By the time you're watching this, I'm already gone." On the screen, William's expression was warm, yet laced with a quiet sadness. Eira instinctively reached out, wanting to touch her father's projection, but her fingers only met the cold air. She slowly pulled her hand back, disappointed. "Dad, what really happened back then?" But the AI image didn't give a direct answer. He lowered his gaze, voice filled with sorrow. "Eira, I'm guessing you've been through more than your fair share to end up here. If I had a choice... I'd rather you never had to see this." "Why?" Eira asked, confused. William's eyes were deep and conflicted, a fierce grief flickering within. "You know, your mom and I... we never wanted you to suffer. But in the end, I guess we still couldn't protect you like we hoped." Eira quickly shook her head, trying to ease his guilt. "Dad, you and Mom did everything you could. You both already did so