Arya sat across from Maisie, her demeanor somewhat reserved, and Maisie's mood carried its own complexity.

Still, Maisie offered a smile and initiated the conversation. "Did you ask me out today for a specific reason?"

Arya, who appeared hesitant on the phone—a contrast to her usually candid self—replied awkwardly, "Well, it's not

anything major. It's just that my parents and I have been feeling guilty about my brother's behavior. I'm wondering,

do you still hold any grudges against us?"

Maisie's heart warmed, and she gently held Arya's hand. "You don't need to feel this way. How could I hold any

grudges against you? Your brother and I weren't a good match, and not being together might have been fated."

"Now that Sophia has faced the consequences and my brother..." Arya sighed. "Graham isn't doing well, either. It's

like divine retribution.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't be talking about this." Arya smiled. "I'm here today to give you this!"

She then presented a newly published set of comics to Maisie. Accepting it, Maisie flipped through the pages,

with a touching and heartwarming story. Clearly, it

Arya

at home lately, and my parents

fallen on me." Arya chuckled. "After finishing this comic, I probably

a while. That's why this work holds special significance for me, and I wanted to

talented in this. Once the situation with the

can pick it up

how it goes. Graham and I were overconfident in our lives. He thought

would draw forever. Who would've known

come to understand that destiny isn't under

at Arya, her heart tightened. She remembered their first meeting when Arya's smile

her world had been as unsullied as

matured, experiencing family troubles that added a

up—when she had been sheltered—felt a bit

softly asked, "How is Graham now? Is he doing

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