Anna's brows rose in disbelief as she covered her open mouth with her hand.
The envelope laughed awkwardly.
"Haha, I know it's been a while, hasn't it? Sorry for making you worry all this time. I know it's been twenty-something years since you last heard from me, but I hope you understand why I couldn't write. My mind was a mess, and I wasn't in the best state back then."
The envelope slipped into silence. A moment later, it revealed a brilliant smile.
"But I'm fine now! Better than I've ever been. Before I continue, I just wanted to clear this up. Although I know you'd never believe all that propaganda they're spreading about me. But still… I want to get this off my chest."
The letter paused. A long time later, it spoke with a wry smile.
"I didn't do it. I never betrayed anyone."
Anna's eyes turned teary, and she softly murmured, "I know, idiot…"
A long time later, the envelope displayed a wide grin.
