"The road to the underworld is too lonely. Since you love me so much, auntie, you must be willing to accompany me. Let's die together..."
Suddenly, I snapped back to reality, the bowl slipping from my hands and crashing to the floor.
Broken pieces were scattered everywhere.
I wore an awkward smile, saying, "Oops, clumsy me.
"There are a lot of shards here. It's dangerous. Lizzy, you should go play in the living room."
Lizzy wanted to say something, but I cut her off sharply.
"Walnut oil, right? I got it."
Lizzy obediently left, but she stood not too far away, watching my every move through the kitchen window.
Nonchalantly, I picked up a broom to clean up the mess.
Only when I used my body to shield myself and took a bottle of oil from the cupboard did the watchful gaze behind me suddenly disappear.
