Spider-Woman raised her eyes, her clear gaze fixed directly on Loren, carrying a trace of cautious devotion and courage.
"We... we'll soon be returning to our own universes. The passage between parallel universes has stabilized, and our respective worlds still need to be rebuilt. We don't have much time left."
At the mention of parting, a hint of reluctance flashed through both their eyes.
The freedom they had gained by escaping pursuit and breaking free from fate had not come easily. Yet what they cherished even more was the peace of this sanctuary, and the unparalleled sense of security brought by the man before them.
Silk softly added, her voice gentle and delicate, carrying the unique shyness of a young girl: "We don't know when we'll meet again. Perhaps it'll be a long time, perhaps... we may never have the chance to meet again.
Before we leave, we want to repay you properly. We want to stay by your side, with no regrets left behind."
Gwen naturally understood how the two of them felt.
She looked at her two companions, who had likewise broken free of fate and been given new lives. Seeing the undisguised admiration, dependence, and affection in their eyes, she felt not the slightest resentment—only tender empathy.
Their lives had been far too bitter. They had spent their entire lives drifting from place to place, teetering between life and death, never once being protected, cherished, or saved like this.
Now that the dust had settled and their wishes had found peace, it was only natural that, before parting, they would want to embrace a tender sense of fulfillment.
Gwen stepped forward lightly and moved close to Loren's side. In a gentle voice, she dispelled all their awkwardness and unease: "Master, let us stay with you.
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