Futile Regrets

Being caught off guard by Lady Vanora's questions, Eloria Camer was in a daze for a moment.

Vanora Asral could guess her reason for coming?

"You are smart," was Eloria's remark after almost a minute of silence. She then added, "Surprisingly."

Vanora Asral turned away from the Commander and continued standing in her place for a while more. However, she eventually walked towards the couches and occupied her seat once again. "I don't know what you hear but you don't have to do this. It will -"

"What are you afraid of, Lady Vanora?" Eloria interrupted the lady but her voice was surprisingly calm and low. "Your father? Mother?"

Much to Eloria's surprise, Vanora Asral slightly sneered.

"Mother?" She pronounced with disdain. "She is not my mother. My mother died when I was just a little girl."