Anya laughed, but that laughter was more distressing than crying. She said, "That day, I stood in the raging fire and called Quinn Thorne, telling him I was going to die, that even his immense power could not keep me here."
Unexpectedly, the person who answered was Hannah. She said, ’Good riddance, when you get to heaven, watch how happy I am with Quinn Thorne.’
Raina North was trembling all over, unable to imagine how Anya managed to survive through those fierce and painful times.
Tears uncontrollably streamed down her face as she repeatedly called out Anya’s name.
But Anya’s eyes were dry, painfully sore, and shone with intense hatred as she continued hoarsely: "Actually, I should thank Hannah Lawrence. It was her words that made me not want to die. Why should I be burned beyond recognition while they are happy and joyful? So I escaped. But I escaped too late—the fire had ruined my face, and I fell into the sea.
Fortunately, I was lucky enough to meet Master Phoenix. She rescued me, and after hearing my story, she took pity on me, saying she could give me a new face and let me start a new life.
I refused. I am Anya Forrest. I’ve never done anything wrong, so why should I hide and suppress myself? Master Phoenix did not persuade me further but instead helped restore my appearance."
Raina hugged Anya tightly, feeling her first expression of despair and pain.
When she arrived at Ghost Doctor’s Vale, Anya was already there.
She and Anya were like-minded and as close as sisters. Occasionally, she noticed Anya zoning out, her demeanor not entirely right, but she thought everyone had their own painful past and did not inquire further. Little did she realize the painful history beneath Anya’s cheerful smile.
Anya let out a laugh, her expression gentle, but her eyes filled with deep-seated hatred: "Since then, I swore I would take revenge myself. This man once brought my family to ruin; I will make sure he never finds peace!"
"Anya," Raina’s heart felt heavy, "stop saying that. I agree you should take revenge, as long as it makes you happy."
"I will be happy." Anya nestled in Raina’s embrace, "Raina, you have no idea how happy it makes me to hear your words. I know what you’re worried about. But don’t worry, I will take good care of myself. I crawled out of hell for revenge, not to die. How could I easily die after what Master Phoenix went through for me, wasting so many precious herbs to save me?
Moreover, even if it’s turn-taking, isn’t it their turn to die now?"
"Yes." Raina’s voice was cold and ruthless, "It’s their turn to die. Anya, you can do whatever you want, rest assured, I’ll protect you even if it means risking everything."
"Fool." Anya laughed with a soft snort, then said seriously, "Thank you. It’s so good to have you. Alright, I should go rest."
Anya released Raina and stood up from the bed.
"Anya," Raina called out to her, "Casper, Shea, and I will always be with you. When this is all over, we’ll go home together."
Anya was silent for a moment before she said, "Alright. We’ll go home together then."
Raina watched Anya’s figure disappear at the door, thinking of her tearful, blood-stained words just now, a surge of rage filling her heart.
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