Chapter 201: Don’t Meddle
Rain approached Sanya, noticing how she fidgeted nervously, her lips quivering and her eyes brimming with unshed tears even as she tried to smile. Without a word, Rain opened her arms, "come here."
Sanya stepped forward, immediately accepting the embrace.
"I’m sorry... I’m really sorry..." Sanya sobbed, her voice barely a whisper.
Rain held her close, gently rubbing her back. Sanya’s grip tightened as if afraid to let go, her voice trembling. "I missed you, Rain. I’m so sorry for everything."
Rain’s heart ached at the raw emotion in her friend’s words. She whispered back, "It’s alright, Sanya. I already forgive you. But I can’t lie... I’m disappointed. It hurt that it took you so long to reach out."
Sanya’s voice broke, her hands trembling as she clutched Rain’s arms. "I know... I messed up. I’m so sorry, Rain. I know how much I let you down. I just... I didn’t know how to start, how to explain—"
Rain’s eyes softened, yet a trace of hurt lingered there. "Sanya, you’re not just a close friend; you’re like a sister to me. After everything we’ve been through, was our bond so shallow that you felt you couldn’t trust me? I know you can be impulsive, but I never thought you’d see me as someone you couldn’t confide in..."
Sanya took a shaky breath, her eyes welling up. "You’re right. I owe you the truth. There’s so much I should have told you."
Rain kept her gaze steady, her hand resting gently on Sanya’s arm. "Then start from the beginning, Sanya. No more holding back. You don’t need to carry this on your own."