Chapter 508: Reiner - Love Confession
We slowly strode through the park as we watched the children play around leisurely. Celine was right about the weather being so perfect and nice outside. The wind blew softly against my face and the sun was the perfect level of warmth.
“Me? I think when I was very young...like before my mother married Lucien...I was a scared and timid little girl. I think for the longest time, I just didn’t want to be any more of a burden to my mother. Life was...difficult for us back then. I may have been young but even I could tell...” I replied honestly before trailing off.
Those days were harsh ones, but I was very close to my mother. After that, I thought life had gotten better but I wasn’t sure if it had. Then, she was suddenly gone and with her death, I lost many things...
“Sorry, you don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to...” Reiner quickly apologized although it wasn’t his fault.
“Oh no. Not at all. Did I come across as sad and very troubled just now? It’s not like that...it’s all in the past now...so...” I said before smiling bravely up at him.
It’s all the in the past now. We have to move on now...
“Let’s take a seat here,” Reiner said as he led me to a bench on the side of the grass field.
“Ok...but I’m honestly ok. There’s really no need for you to worry about me,” I desperately made my case so that he wouldn’t have to worry needlessly about me.
“Let’s just rest and enjoy our time here for a bit,” Reiner replied casually.
“Sure...” I murmured.
Just sitting next to Reiner like this was very relaxing for me. Although we weren’t doing anything at all, it still felt very fulfilling to be with him just like this. Reiner held my hand in his as we enjoyed each other’s company in silence. My mind started reflecting on our little tour of the orphanage as I tried to think of ways to make King donate more of his wealth here to support this place.