Catherine returned home feeling utterly defeated.

When Audrey saw her walk through the door, she immediately stopped what she was doing and looked at her with anticipation.

But Catherine, still pale-faced and dripping wet from the rain, shook her head in silence.

Audrey's expression darkened with disappointment. Her instinct was to scold Catherine, but after a moment's hesitation, she held back. Instead, she said calmly, "Your clothes are soaked. Go ...