The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

From beginning to end, her tone was very calm, completely devoid of any emotional undertones. It was as if she were telling someone else’s story.

But as her words fell, Wrenn’s face was already covered in tears.

While Neera spoke, she kept her eyes downcast, her fingers idly caressing the rim of the cup. Now, she looked up

and couldn’t help but pause.

She opened her mouth, then closed it again, taking a long moment before she softly asked, “Why are you crying…

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There was a hint of helplessness in her tone.

She pulled out a piece of tissue paper and handed it to Wrenn. “It’s all in the past now. For me, those things have become an insignificant past.”

Wrenn was crying so hard that her eyes became red and swollen.

She took the piece of tissue, wiping away the tear stains on her face. Yet, her tears fell even more fiercely, leaving her unable to utter a single word for quite some time.

After a long pause, she was still crying, her voice filled with sobs. Suddenly, she said, “Neera, if only I had known about your past, I would never have treated you that way, no matter what…”

To Neera’s surprise, Wrenn’s first words were actually these, leaving her slightly stunned.

And the words that followed caused a slight change in her expression.

“Neera, you were so young, and life was so tough for you. Those years must have been very hard, weren’t they…”

Neera was taken aback once again.

When Adriana came to take her away years ago, the first thing she said upon meeting Neera was the

same.

was gently stroking her face, tears streaming down just as much as Wrenn was, utterly

“No matter how hard it was, it’s all in the past

more she downplayed it, the more it hurt Wrenn’s heart.

had never truly understood Neera’s

now, she felt such deep

were beyond

experienced such a life, nor had she ever seen it.

girl to grit her teeth and persevere in such an environment?

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giving up, tenaciously drawing on every bit of hope that can keep her alive.

was truly a testament to her immense courage and tenacious

more it hurt her heart. If only she had taken the time to understand Neera from the very beginning instead of

of these were things

person she is today and reaching heights that no

like no

this moment, that I realize how wildly

Neera took a deep

don’t matter much. I didn’t feel it was hard at the time, and looking back now, I don’t think it was that difficult. We all have to take life one step at a time. Even if the days are terrible, we

heavy heart, unable to fathom the amount of hardship Neera must

Wrenn had cried enough, she began to feel

known this earlier, I wouldn’t

didn’t really care either

even what I shouldn’t have done, I’ve done it all. Even if this matter gets exposed, I have nothing to fear. I don’t care about others pointing fingers at me or what they might say, so you don’t need to worry about me too much. If you run into them in the future, do as you please. There’s no need to hold back on

bit her lip, suddenly letting out a

related to you, I will definitely consider your feelings. I just regret that I understood you too late, that I once listened

a smirk abruptly tugging at the corner of

for what happened with Thora later, you had your thoughts, and your intentions were good. It ultimately led to serious consequences, but you’ve learned your lesson. There’s nothing more to say about it. Now… it’s all