Cristofer smiled and explained, “When I first saw you, I thought you were beautiful, like a proud princess. But I didn’t truly fall in love with you until one day when I saw you stand up for Rebecca when she was being bullied by more than ten boys. You seemed so small, yet you fearlessly protected her.”

Estelle recalled those moments when she had defended Rebecca from bullies.

“You were so brave back then,” Cristofer continued. “I remember how you raised your chin, glared at them, ...