Tears of Remorse

With these thoughts in mind, Nathaniel's gaze grew resolute.

Seemingly perceiving a shift in his gaze, Stella also quieted down.

“What did you want to say?”

Nathaniel spoke in a deep voice. “Thank you.”

Stella was taken aback, probably because she didn't expect the first thing Nathaniel said to be that.

Nathaniel said, “Thank you for going to find me back then and for carrying me out. You saved my