"I..." Wendy finally raised her head. Her eyes were bloodshot from all the crying.
Todd did not say anything. He waited patiently for Wendy to continue, but Wendy only said that one word, and nothing else after. As long as Wendy was willing to talk, it would mean that she was willing to communicate with Todd. Todd felt a little relieved and hopeful.
Todd reached out and patted Wendy on the shoulders to encourage her. "Corrine, I know you value your pride and confidence. On the matter with Clement, although you kept saying you were prepared for the worst, you were actually not a hundred percent ready.
"You are feeling horrible now because you feel that you are a failure. Clement has tormented you physically and mentally. The double shock has gotten you defeated.
