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.

her face, tears streaming down just as much as Wrenn

how hard it was, it’s all in the past now.”

she downplayed it, the more

never truly

events now, she felt such deep regret. She was filled

experiences were beyond her

a life, nor had she

strong is this girl to grit her teeth

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the muck yet not giving up, tenaciously drawing on every bit of hope that can keep

fact that Neera could endure all these hardships was truly a testament to her immense courage and

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

– none of these were things she could choose for herself.

into the person she is today and reaching

spirit was like no

Why is it only now, at this moment, that I realize

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

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

heart, unable to fathom the amount of hardship Neera must have endured behind her nonchalant facade.

had cried enough, she began

only I had known this earlier, I wouldn’t

care either way.

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

Wrenn lightly bit her lip, suddenly

now. 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

a smirk abruptly tugging at the corner of her lips.

your feelings, and I’ll say it again: what’s past is past. Whether it’s my past experiences, or previous misunderstandings, you had your convictions back then, and I don’t blame you. As 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