Chapter 71 - Clean Up

• What I saw now was not the wicked, callous Marelva, but rather a shattered woman.
• I grasped her hand gently, knowing my warmth brought her comfort.
• "Everyone makes mistakes and miscalculations, myself included. True dignity comes in acknowledging them and making corrections. It's important to sincerely apologize to those you've hurt, but what's even more crucial is learning from these experiences, avoiding the same actions in the future, and striving to become a better person," I replied casually, my gaze resting on my plate as if discussing something utterly ordinary.