Leslie remained tense the closer she and Calix got to the Begonia Room. Even though his previous words managed to soothe some of her strained nerves, a few still lingered.
How would their first—physical—meeting be?
Charlene didn't have any good memories of Rowan and Bianca. Even though Leslie didn't personally experience the former's disappointment and loneliness, the feelings were similar to what she went through in her previous life.
Despite Rowan and Bianca showing signs of positive changes, they were not enough in front of decades of mistreatment.
'Keep yourself together, Leslie.'
Clasping her hands together, Leslie willed herself to be calm. She didn't want to act unsightly as soon as she saw the group of people waiting inside the room.
Rowan and Bianca were not the only ones there. Vernon and his family also attended tonight's family dinner.
