Chapter 390 - JEALOUS AND PETTY (1/2)

After coming to an agreement with Nanase on the matter involving Double M and the twins, Akira received a call from her mother. Sayaka asked her to go home. Akira was unsure if it was an urgent matter, so she bid her aunt farewell and drove back to the mansion.

When she arrived, she was surprised to discover some strange but not completely unfamiliar vehicles outside the house. Her brows scrunched up a little. She took out her phone and texted Kaito that she was at her parent's house.  ​​

She was not sure about the occurrence, but she was afraid that it might affect her return to the apartment. However, she had every intention of going back. She did not want to delay dealing with the 'zombie drug' issue.

When she entered the house, she found the expected people as well as one person she did not think she would see soon. Her calm face did not show unusual changes as she looked at them.

”Hello.” She said.

The four people along with her mother looked at Akira with mixed expressions. Kazuo and Chiharu had the casual grace of altruistic bystanders while Kaoru showed poorly concealed dislike for Akira. The most unexpected person at the scene was Hanae.

She did not show animosity or fake emotions. Instead, she had an air of calm maturity as if she had gone through the vicissitudes of life. She had become a little thinner since Akira last saw her, making her look a bit gaunt.

As for Sayaka, she looked a little guilty.

The group responded to Akira's greeting without much enthusiasm. In short, the atmosphere in the living room was quite awkward and tense.

”Akira, come over.” Sayaka beckoned.

Akira walked to her mother and sat down next to her. She could already understand what was going on, but she did not comment.

”Akira, as you probably know, Hanae has been in the hospital for a while now.” Sayaka started. ”I did not tell you, but I went to see her a couple of times. I know that you two do not get along, but she wanted to apologise in person.”

Akira nodded.

”I am sorry to spring this on you. I was a little worried that you would not come. But I would prefer it if there was no animosity in the family. Of course, if you do not want to get along with Hanae, that is alright too.” Sayaka added.

Akira did not know how to respond. She felt a little ambushed and pressured to participate in the farce. However, she did not show a change in expression.

”Akira, I have wronged you in many ways. In the time I was in the hospital, I learned a lot. I was jealous and petty, and I made some poor decisions. I hope that you can forgive, even if we cannot be friends in the future.” Hanae said with a stable and calm voice.

The other people looked at Akira with expectation after these words. She remained silent before her lips stretched to a smile.

”There is no need to apologise. You already repented for the wrong thing you did to me in the past. Of course, if you have done something against me in the dark, I would understand the apology. If not, this is unnecessary.”

Hanae blanched a little when she thought about her initial attempts to ruin Akira's reputation by portraying her as the culprit who drove her to the mental hospital. No, that was not her fault. It was her friends fighting for her because they thought she was wronged. It had nothing to do with her.

”Can't you be gracious? Hanae has gone through a tough time lately. Do you want to push her to the brink?” Kaoru asked while holding her daughter's hand.