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 was, utterly heartbroken.

matter how hard it was, it’s all in the

it, the more

had never truly understood

she felt such deep

beyond

never experienced such a life, nor had she

is this girl to grit her teeth

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

these hardships was truly

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

these were things she could choose for

growing into the person she is today and reaching heights that no

spirit was like no

at this moment, that I realize how

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

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 still have to live each day as

to fathom the amount of

she began

I wouldn’t have let those two leave

didn’t really care either way.

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

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

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

abruptly tugging at the corner of her lips.

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