Sylvia's eyes suddenly welled with tears, resembling blood drops at the corners, as her long lashes trembled slightly. She gently
shook her head. "No, he never promisedanything. He hasn't wronged me."
She understood himpletely. How could she ever blhim?
She would never harbor any resentment toward him or blhim. Her respect for him would remain unwavering.
Estelle handed her a cup of warm water, saying, "He left in such a hurry, but he was really worried about you."
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCradling the cup, Sylvia looked down. "lI know he couldn't stay, but | could have gone with him."
Estelle replied, "Once he got you out of that place, he'd never let you go back."
Sylvia nodded softly. "Yes, | was being foolish."
Estelle's voice was gentle. "lI understand how you feel. Leaving theanization felt like being abandoned, directionless. My whole
life seemed to have lost its course."
Taking a deep breath, Sylvia looked at Estelle. "So, how did you manage to move on?"
Estelle's gaze was clear and sharp. "You don't have to force yourself to move on because, in the end, we still have to live!"
Tears suddenly spilled from Sylvia's eyes. She turned away, quickly wiping them off, and when she faced Estelle again, her
Estelle added, "He sent us away because he wanted us to live."
Sylvia looked at her, stunned, then slowly nodded. "Yes, he saved me, raised me, gavea chance to start over. Why wouldn't |
want to live? | should live even better to honor him."
Her thoughts becclearer. "Besides, there are many who rely on me!"
Events like today's would happen again, and she had to protect everyone in herpany, just as he once protected her.
Estelle smiled softly. "Feeling better?"
"Yes!" Sylvia nodded. "Thank you so much!"
Estelle said, "Even without him, we can still be friends. And, Grandpa toldto tell you he really likes you and wants you to visit
again when you're free."
Sylvia couldn't help but choke up again, her voice hoarse. "I will!"
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