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.

face, tears streaming down just as much as Wrenn

lips, murmuring gently, “No matter how hard it was, it’s all in

more she downplayed it, the more it hurt

never truly understood Neera’s past.

now, she felt such deep regret. She was filled with both

beyond her wildest

had never experienced such a life,

strong is this girl to grit her teeth and persevere in

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muck yet not giving up, tenaciously drawing

hardships was truly a testament

to understand Neera from the very beginning instead of being swayed by others and listening to the lies from those with ulterior motives, perhaps so many things wouldn’t have happened

none of these were things she could choose

so, she remained resilient, growing into the person she is today and reaching heights

was like no

at this moment, that I realize how wildly wrong

Neera took a deep breath, handed her another tissue, and began

was hard at the time, and looking back now, I don’t think it was that difficult.

amount of hardship Neera must have endured behind her nonchalant

enough, she began to feel angry again.

only I had known this earlier, I wouldn’t have let those two leave so easily!”

didn’t really care either way.

already repaid all past favors I owe them. What I should have done, and 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 my

this, Wrenn lightly bit her lip, suddenly letting out a long sigh.

Whatever I do that has anything related to you, I will definitely consider your feelings. I just regret that I understood you too late, that I once listened to one-sided stories and treated you so poorly. If I had known how hard it had been

a smirk abruptly tugging

As for what happened with Thora later, you had your thoughts, and your intentions were good. It ultimately led to