Aunt Wendy's words made Leslie flinch. She unconsciously tensed up, wondering how should she greet Irene as soon as they met.
This would be the very first time Leslie interacted with Charlene's family members, the people who shared the same blood as her.
Would she do a good job playing Charlene?
"Remember, don't feel guilty."
At that particular moment, Charlene's words[1] during their farewell echoed in Leslie's mind. They brought along the peacefulness lying in the former's voice.
"Don't feel guilty."
Leslie clenched her hands together, unaware of what she was doing. Her gaze was blank as if she was caught in a trance.
Noticing the change in Leslie's expression, Calix silently gestured at Aunt Wendy to leave. He reached out for his wife's right hand, gently patting the back of her palm.
