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.

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

matter how hard it was,

more she downplayed it, the more

had never truly

such deep regret. She was filled with

beyond

never experienced such a life, nor had she ever seen

is this girl to grit her teeth and persevere in such an

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

hardships was truly a testament to her immense courage and tenacious

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

– none of these were things she could

even so, she remained resilient, growing into the person she is

spirit was like

only now, at this moment, that I realize how

Neera took a deep breath, handed her another tissue, and began to comfort her instead.

is in the past now. Compared to my current life, those past experiences 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

a heavy heart, unable to fathom the amount of

had cried enough, she

I had known this earlier, I wouldn’t have let

didn’t really care

gets exposed, I have nothing to fear. I don’t care about others pointing fingers

her lip, suddenly letting out a

has anything related to you, I will definitely consider your feelings. I just regret that I understood

abruptly tugging at the corner

happened with Thora later, you had your thoughts, and your intentions were good. It ultimately led to serious consequences, but you’ve learned your