Chapter 1602

"Same here. With friends like you behind me, I have nothing to fear." When Maeve said those words, Bryce's lips curved into a faint smile. "Friends? Maeve, you've pushed everyone away to face The Lucent on your own. Do you really still have anyone standing by your side?" Maeve responded with a soft smile, "Aren't you still here?" "So, that makes me important to you?" Bryce asked, his gaze locking onto hers, as if demanding an answer. "You were the first to believe in me when I had nothing," Maeve said sincerely. "Through all these years, you've stayed by my side without wavering. Of course, you're important to me." In her previous life, Maeve had owed Bryce a debt she couldn't repay. In this one, she was determined to lift him to the very top. And Bryce was equally resolved to give her his unwavering support when he reached the summit. Bryce watched her silently for a long moment before finally saying, "Those words alone are enough." He added, "For now, don't work or d