It was time...
Nana was stumped for any words. Huian had claimed to ask for forgiveness even then too when Nana was hospitalized, but it was her fear of getting caught that made her do that.
But now, her apology was genuine. The tear that slid from her eye, the painful expression she had, meant that Huian meant that apology from the bottom of the heart this time.
"I…" Nana didn't know how to respond. This was out of her expectations.
Huian continued to speak in a hoarse voice. "I…was selfish…conceited…I took you for… granted-" She coughed in between, "You…got hurt…because of me. I-I am truly sorry. And for all...the other times too...when I insulted you. I know it…might be late, but…please forgive me…"
Nana held her hand in hers. "First, a fall, please stop speaking and rest a little. You look so pale."