Chapter 292: Unexpected Guest III

Chapter 292: Unexpected Guest III

Seven Sins System Chapter 292. Unexpected Guest III

Aria's voice cut through the heavy air, her words carrying a mixture of surprise and intrigue. "A friend's betrayal?" she repeated, her gaze focused intently on me. Her curiosity was clear, evident in the way her brows quirked and her eyes searched mine for answers.

I met her gaze, my own expression a blend of contemplation and guarded vulnerability. "Yes," I responded, my voice a measured tone that barely concealed the flood of thoughts swirling in my mind. Her question had opened a door to memories I had tried to keep locked away, and now I couldn't help but wonder if there was more to Aria than met the eye.

I looked at her and found myself caught in a whirlwind of speculation. Could she somehow be connected to Riri? Could it be that she was Riri herself? The thought was both tantalizing and absurd. It tugged at the edges of my consciousness like an itch I couldn't scratch. Her facial resemblance to Riri couldn't be ignored.

But my rational side quickly reasserted itself. It could be a wild idea, a baseless analysis born from the pain of the past. Still, the thought lingered, and I found myself wrestling with the possibilities as I studied Aria's features, searching for any hint that might betray her true identity.

At that moment, her next words pulled me from my thoughts. "Who? Who has betrayed you?" Aria's voice carried genuine concern, her eyes reflecting a sincerity that momentarily disarmed my suspicion.

I flicked my gaze at her, a mixture of emotions warring within me. But before my gaze could linger, I averted it, my annoyance and uncertainty veiled by the act. "She's long gone. I don't want to remember her anymore." The words tasted bitter on my tongue, a reminder of wounds that still held the power to hurt. I was grateful, in a way, that the memories of Riri had nothing to do with the mission that currently consumed me.

Aria's concern, though genuine, couldn't erase the scars of the past. And while my suspicions about her identity lingered in the background, I knew that my duty demanded my full attention. I couldn't allow myself to be consumed by the ghosts of my past, no matter how haunting they might be.

Aria's eyes held a mixture of sympathy and curiosity as she questioned further. "What has she done to you? Did she hurt you?" Her tone was sincere, genuine concern etched on her face.

I hesitated for a moment as I considered her question.

A skeptical thought crossed my mind, a reflection of the walls I had built over the years. "Why? Why are you trying to be my friend when I'm no one?" I asked, my voice tinged with a mix of curiosity and skepticism. The notion of someone wanting to be my friend without hidden agendas felt foreign, almost unreal.

Aria's gaze met mine, her eyes unwavering as she offered a simple yet profound explanation. "I already told you, somehow I always feel a connection with you..." Her words were honest, and I could sense the sincerity in the way her heart raced against mine. It was as if an invisible thread had woven between us, connecting our pasts and propelling us toward an uncertain but intriguing future.

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