Chapter 195

Hearing his words, Noelle looked over in astonishment. What did he mean? And how did he know? Avoiding her gaze, he continued, "After all, your parents loved you very much, and they definitely would have chosen to save you. So, you don't need to feel guilty." Tears welled up in her eyes. "But I do feel guilty, and I still miss them after all these years." If her parents hadn't had that accident, Xenia wouldn't be in her life, and none of this would have happened. Unfortunately, life didn't live on what-ifs. When Cedric noticed her reddened eyes, his throat tightened. He stared at her quietly, the guilt inside him threatening to burst forth and drown him. He patted her shoulder and said, "You're finally free now. You should head back to Yasnia and start a new life." "Yeah, that's what I was planning to do. Once I buy a house there, I'll finally have a place I can call home." She didn't plan on returning. Cedric looked away, admiration flickering in his eyes. "Liddell Cor