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.

stroking her face, tears streaming down just

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

downplayed it, the more

never truly understood

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

experiences were beyond

a life, nor had

this girl to grit her teeth and persevere in such an

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like a sapling, thrown into the muck yet not giving up, tenaciously drawing on every bit of hope that can

hardships was truly

heart. If only she had taken the time 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

of these were things she could

the person she is today and reaching heights that no one else could possibly attain.

spirit was like no other!

silently. Why is it only now, at this moment, that I realize how wildly

deep

looking back now, I don’t think it was that difficult. We all have to take life one step at a time. Even

fathom the amount of hardship Neera must have endured behind her nonchalant

had cried enough, she began to feel angry again.

I had known this earlier, I wouldn’t have let those two leave

really care either way.

want to have any involvement with them anymore. I’ve 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

lightly bit her lip, suddenly letting out

definitely consider your feelings. I just regret that I understood you too late, that I once listened to one-sided

smirk abruptly tugging at

your convictions back then, and I don’t blame you. As for what happened with Thora later,