After the closure of the relationship discussion for the day, Eva told her mother to drive home, because she was going to join Kate in the commercial bus. As they walked to the bus terminal, Eva clicked her hand to that of Kate, and she was much comforted and nursed as she held Kate.

“Accept my heartfelt sympathy for the misfortune that befell your mother. I never knew she was your mother,” Kate said, stealing a glance at Eve whose facial expression was still dull from ...