Chapter 48 Successful Compromise

• "Wretched. Those evil people deserve severe punishment. How could they commit such heinous acts?" Nika gritted his teeth and exclaimed after Erica finished recounting her pain.
• While Nika expressed his outrage and indignation based on his personal perspective, Erica sat quietly, bowing her head and looking down at the floor. This is the first time Erica has shared her story with others. Erica had a lot of concerns at first, as well as fear. Fear of being ridiculed, mocked, and, worst of all, pitied. Fortunately, Ansel and Nika turned out to be different. They were kind-hearted and showed a great deal of respect for Erica. Having said all that, Erica felt that her heart was actually comfortable and relieved. Erica seemed to let go of the emotions that had been suppressed for a long time in the last few minutes. Ansel and Nika not only listened attentively to Erica's story, but they also refrained from passing judgment or criticism, and, most importantly, they showed no pity towards her. This genuine understanding and support from them deeply touched Erica, leaving her immensely grateful.
• "It turned out that way." Ansel came to the conclusion, "That's truly terrible for you, isn't it?"