And for the twelfth time that day, Fanny cried as she rocked the closest thing she had to a true friend in her arms.

Fanny's father came to stand beside them, his own tears sparkling at the sight but also a light and a relieved smile on his lips.

"Rosabella took care of me, Fanny. She stopped by every day to cook and clean and she also did my shopping."

The girls finally parted, both wiping the corners of their eyes as they smiled sadly at each other, Fanny's heart ...