Chapter 150: I’ll accompany you
"Venus, you need not to think negative like that," Elliot told her.
"What more can I possibly do then? I destroyed my own life with my hands," Venus said while keeping her head low.
"Give yourself time. Don’t be harsh on yourself," Elliot suggested. "You should learn from our elder sister. She, too, was called names by everyone, including us. Yet, she didn’t give up hope to live. You have indeed made a lot of mistakes, but as long as you wish to rectify them, you have the chance to live normally like the others," he explained. Other than some good words, he had nothing more to console his sister.
Venus lifted her eyes to look at his brother. "Don’t you hate me? I tarnished your name too," she remarked.
"I think hatred won’t give any solution. I don’t wish to keep negative emotions toward my own family members," Elliot stated. "Our parents will never banish you. Mother is under a lot of stress these days. You should think about Mother before having any such thoughts," he advised her.
Venus hummed as her eyes moistened.
"Thank you, Elliot, for your comforting words. I truly appreciate your kind concern toward me. I needed it," Venus stated, expressing her gratitude not only through her words but her eyes too.
"As your brother, this is the least I can do for you in this tough time. You aren’t alone, Venus," Elliot said, passing a smile to her. He rose to his feet and went to the window to close it. "The air is strong. Don’t catch cold," he showed his concern and closed the window.
Venus let him do it while remaining seated in her place.