Regrets
Regrets noun - A polite refusal of an invitation.
Story
Story noun - A work with imaginary characters and events that is shorter and usually less complex than a novel.
Both words in one sentence
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When Matthia tells her about Remi's back story and why she puts up with the abuse, she regrets what she's done.
Source: Anime / Ie Naki Ko Remi - Initially, Hinoka was very cruel and defiant towards Mikoto, though over the years she warmed up to her and regrets her actions by the present time of the story.
Source: Parent with New Paramour -
Rudeus plays this straight when he tells Roxy a story that roughly follows his growth from a horrible person into who he is now and the lingering regrets from his past life.
Source: Light Novel / Mushoku Tensei
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