Unaware of the whirlwind of thoughts in her mind, Eric noticed her shaking.
His expression grew concerned. "There's no need to worry. Even if Ernest learns the truth, the hardships you've faced have already compensated for much."
He was referring to her forced time away abroad.
A bitter chuckle escaped Hadley silently; her eyes held a steely resolve. "Don't worry. I'm not scared."
Fear was no longer a part of her.
Those four years had transformed her from a helpless girl into someone forged with resilience.
Still, without concrete evidence, she remained unjustly labeled.
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