Chapter 2453

"How could I laugh at you? I'll only feel sorry for you." Renee held Joanne's hands and silently encouraged the latter to relax. "Of course, you can keep those unhappy things buried in your heart if you don't want to tell me." "I…" After a brief hesitation, Joanne decided to be brave. "I trust you and rely on you. So, I want to tell you. I hope there are no secrets between us." Joanne held Renee's fingers firmly. She was vigilant toward others and would not easily befriend people. She had no friends from when she was young, but she naturally let down her guard in front of Renee. Joanne wanted to be close to Renee. She wanted to be Renee's best friend, someone who was more important to her than her lover. It was because she found some kind of reassuring power in Renee. It helped her relax. Plus, she did not have to worry about being abandoned. "Sure, tell me. You have my full attention." Renee adjusted her posture and looked at Joanne seriously when she learned that Joanne wan