Chapter 220: DISTANT ECHOES

Percival   Mirabelle seemed to notice. She reached out, her hand warm as it clasped mine. Her green eyes locked on mine, filled with quiet concern. "Don't feel embarrassed," she said softly. "The past six months have been really hard for you. I’m so sorry."   I sighed heavily, dropping my gaze to the floor. "I really miss her," I whispered, my voice cracking as I spoke. It felt like admitting that made it more real somehow.   "I know you do," Mirabelle replied, her voice kind and reassuring. "And I think she’s going to miss you too. I told her everything. About Darius. About... everything."   My head snapped up at her words. "Why?" I blurted, confusion and frustration mixing in my chest.   Mirabelle shrugged, her tone casual, "She needed to know. And she doesn't blame you anymore. She understands now—you were trying to protect her. But she's upset... Darius wasn’t who she thought he was. He lied. William lied." Her gaze flickered around the room before she added quietly, "And... she's