Your Regrets Mean Nothing To Me
Chapter 17

Chapter 17 

The memory projection advanced to show another crucial moment from the past 

“ Let’s 

et’s try escaping again , Odessa ” Elysia’s words dropped into the quiet room like stones in still water 

Odessa’s handsstilled on her weaving “ Really ? Hope and disbelief warred in her voice 

Over all these years , Elysia had almost never been the one to suggest flight .

It was always , Odessa – planning escape after countless failed attempts .

And every time , it was Odessa’s small mistakes that earned Elysia the beatings .

you didn’t wa 

“ The village is emptier now , with Ethan at school .

We might make it this time .

” Odessa hesitated .

I thought … you want to go home .

Maybe you’d forgotten about your family .

” 

In the studio , present – day Odessa turned to address the viewers , her voice tight with old pain .

“ She never spoke of missing 

asked .

” 

[ Cold – hearted witch .

Her brothers loved her , yet she never spared them a thought .

] 

[ The traffickers poisoned her soul .

No wonder the’s cruel now .

[ Stop making excuses .

Elysia was never good to begin with – she’s evil to the core .

Life in prison is too lenient for her ] 

horne .

That’s why I 

The harsh comments seemed to echo in the studio as Odessa watched , her expression a complex mix of emotions .

Part of her wanted to defend Elysia , but memories of betrayal held her back .

Back in the memory scene , time had frozen on a pivotal moment .

The basket slipped from young Elysia’s fingers as the question about her family caught her completely off guard , her face blank with shock .

She had never forgotten her family .

Her mom , dad , her brothers their faces were branded on her soul , permanent marks on her heart .

A decade of suppressed longing burst free .

Her thoughts carried away .

Was her puppet still waiting by her bed ! Had dust claimed her mom’s gift dress ! Did her brothers remember their promises of games and stories ? 

1- Pain choked the words as tears carved paths down Elysia’s checks 

Even the most aggressive haters fell silent , the mood suddenly heavy in the chat .

The stream of comments slowed to a trickle as the screen became increasingly blurry .

It wasn’t the video quality it was Elysia’s tears , welling up and spilling down her cheeks before falling silently onto the cold floor .

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Odessa , on the screen , rushed to wipe Elysia’s sears .

“ Don’t cry ! Come live with us .

Dach could adept you – we’ll be sisters forever ! She’d never seen Elysia lirenk like this , not even during the worst beatings .

Fresh tears fell , but gratitude replaced grief inside of Ely .

No one had offered such a promise 

before .

“ Thank you ” Elysia managed .

“ But I have parents and brothers who love me .

I miss them so much .

Even if we live apart , we’ll always be sisters You’re family too ! ” 

In the studio , Fenwick’s heart tested unexpectedly at the words “ miss them .

” The raw emotion flooding through the VR system caught him off guard .

He cursed inwardly , trying to blame the forced emotion – sharing feature for this unwanted moment of empathy .

[ Did you see how devastated Elysia got when Odessa mentioned forgetting family ! I only had my sensitivity set to 50 % and I could still feel how crushed she was That’s not someone who doesn’t care .

] 

The feeling’s shifted – somehow warmer now .

She’s just moved by empty 

promises .

] 

[ Empty ? She threw away her chance with betrayal .

] 

[ Excly – could’ve had the good life with Miss Merri if she hadn’t turned snatch .

] 

The scene moved forward through daily routines — cooking , cleaning , feeding chickens .

In one poignant moment , Elysia hunched over a first – grade textbook , stealing light through a crack in the wall .

Even basic education was a forbidden luxury as thirteen 

Darkness fell .

A lock clicked .

“ It worked ! ” Elysia’s whisper carried triumph .

“ You got the key Odessa’s excitement bubbled .

“ Quick , while she’s taking Ethan to school ! ” 

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Chapter 17 

Then another voice froze them both .

“ Dimn , forgot my keys .

Ethan , let’s head back .

Can’t let those girls escape – there goes your house and bride .

” Lyn said 

‘ Don’t want house .

Want Elysia for bride .

Ethan protested .

“ Silly boy ” Lyra’s voice faded .

Elysia grabbed Odessa’s hand , pulling her into pre – dawn gray .

That way , ” she pointed .

“ Twenty minutes to the road .

Follow the sunrise .

Don’t stop .

” 

“ Okay ! ” Odessa nodded eagerly , taking several immediate steps before realizing she was alone .

She stopped , turning to see Elysia still rooted in place .

“ Why aren’t you coming ? 

Elysia remained still , offering a gentle , reassuring smile .

Take another route .

If we split up running , at least one of us will make it out .

Remember —you must call the police .

Please remember ! ” 

Present – day Odessa frowned as she watched the memory unfold .

Those words that had seemed so normal them now struck her differently , stirring an unexpected ripple of unease .

Her fingers clenched unconscioudy as she reconsidered that final emphasis 

[ Here comes the reveal – Elysu heard them coming back and showed her true face 

[ Why do I feel sick ? Did I set my sensitivity too high ‘ I 

[ What are the 100 % users feeling ] 

Just look at Fenwick and Chellan I 

In the studio , the impact of the VR system’s emotional sharing was clearly visible .

The Drayton brothers foreheads glistened with involuntary sweat as they experienced Elysia’s raw emotions firsthand – the tension , despair , and heartache she had masked behind her smule .

The memory continued to unfold with growing urgency .

“ Dawn’s breaking – go .

Odessa ! Now ! Elysia’s voice carried both fear and determination as approaching footsteps grew louder .

She anxiously waved Odessa away before taking stumbling steps in the opposite direction 

Within moments , a plump figure emerged ahead .

The viewers watched in stunned silence .

[ What the hell is wrong with Elysia ! Running straight at the witch ‘ She’s clearly setting Odessa up ! 

[West isn’t this exactly how she saved Tarin ‘ ] 

[ Are you kidding me ? Odessa heard her leaking info to the traffickers with her own ears .

A rescue ? Yeah right- eat my shoes if this turns out to be a rescue altringi .

III 

[ Such a snake .

Makes me sick I 

In the studio , present – day Odessa’s eyes remained fixed on the memory scene .

Her voice turned bitter as she shared her thoughts from that time .

“ I hadn’t expected her to betray me so quickly .

I’d even considered that maybe she had given me up under threat of another beating ” 

Her voice cut like steel .

“ Her eval runs bone – deep .

I can’t believe I once clung to that foolish hope , even se clearly – she absolutely doesn’t deserve it ” 

en entertained thoughts of forgiveness .

Now I 

Her words ignited the viewers fury , comments flooding the screen like wildfire .

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