Bab 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—"