Chapter 1853

"Sullivan lied to her. He had her parents quietly killed. She found out after she turned her back on you."

Benji lowered his gaze. "She was already dead when you came back. It was suicide."

The conclusion lacked the weight necessary for such a betrayal. Hesper shut her eyes. The person she had trusted most was Renee. They had shared countless years together.

Hesper acknowledged that their bond might not have been a genuine friendship. Renee had abandoned her when given the choice.

However, Hesper had faced such situations before.

Thankfully, there had been someone who had placed her first in their heart, reassuring her that she wasn't always relegated to being an option. Hesper stood in silence for a while before simply nodding.

There was nothing she could do to aid Renee now. Renee had entered and departed alone, leaving no trace behind with Hesper.

When the topic was broached, it weighed heavily on her heart. Hesper understood the situation but found herself at a loss for word