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The thought hung suspended as she savored her wine, offering Elyse an enigmatic smile.
“Continue,” Elyse encouraged softly.
Rebecca studied her wine, watching light fracture through the liquid. “Don’t you find these borders constraining?
Yes, we prosper, but imagine the potential for greater wealth, expanded territories, room for more of my people
to thrive.”
Elyse’s response carried gentle wisdom. “Your ambitions soar high. A nation’s true measure lies not in its
physical expanse or gleaming edifices, but in its people's contentment and sense of belonging.”
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Rebecca dismissed this philosophy with a wave. “Perhaps. But | believe in perpetual expansion. More territory,
more wealth, more prosperity—these are the markers of true success.”
Rebecca's expression made Elyse realize that she wasn’t being taken seriously.
With a soft sigh, Elyse turned away, sank into a chair, and began sipping her drink.
After draining a glass, Rebecca spoke, her voice tinged with sorrow. “Do you know? I've never had a friend. It
never crossed my mind that one day, while having a drink, someone would sit besideand keep me
company.”
Elyse raised her glass, replying with a touch of warmth, “It’s my pleasure to keep you company now.”
Rebecca let out a small laugh. “You know, the way you speak always brings someone from my past to mind.”
Elyse’s brows lifted in curiosity, and she couldn't help but ask, “Who is this person you're thinking of?”
Rebecca shook her head, refusing to elaborate, but simply said, “He was so good to me, but I hurt him. He'll
never forgive me.”
Elyse had no idea who Rebecca was referring to, but something in her gut told her it was likely her father.
A surge of anger bubbled up inside Elyse as she silently watched Rebecca's display.
As Rebecca continued, her tears fell like silent rain. “He was such a wonderful person, but | treated him poorly. |
regret it deeply,” she murmured, her voice laden with remorse.
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Elyse let out a barely perceptible sneer and, with a hint of sarcasm, remarked, “Really?”
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Rebecca wiped her tears, a faint smile forming. “Back then, | was so certain he'd never forgive me. But over
time, | realized | was wrong. He forgavelong ago.” Once her crying subsided, she calmly dabbed at the
corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.
Elyse raised an eyebrow in confusion. “What do you mean by that?”
Rebecca straightened up, her hands gently cupping Elyse’s face as she flashed a knowing smile. “Oh, he forgave
me. It’s okay if you don’t understand—I’'m the one who truly got what he meant.”
Her smile widened, her gaze growing more intense, almost predatory. Elyse felt a chill run down her spine at the
unnerving smile that danced on Rebecca’s lips.
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