Simone sniffed hurriedly, wiping away the tears that trickled down her face. Elaina smiled, making her way towards her. Her eyes scanned Simone's features. Elaina could tell she had been crying the moment she walked in.

　　It amused her that Simone could act all emotional; she had always been the strong-hearted one. Diane and herself had always been the emotional ones, and Simone was always there to console them. Even when they had lost their parents, Simone's vigour and ...