ROYCE

A few minutes had passed, but Nelly never said a word following Roxie's encounter. I brought her to my quarter to calm down. My eyes stuck on her innocent face as she sat opposite me. Her face down as she squeezed her hands. Nelly's chest rose and fell, which is quite different from ordinary; I could hear her breathing because of the silence between us.

Even if she hasn't uttered a word, I know she has an inner argument. The last thing I want her to think is questioning her worth just because Roxie belittled her.

"Do you wanna say something? Ask me anything."

Nelly lifted her head by...