“Hey Meret, i’m sorry if what I said was upsetting. I didn't know the topic was a bit sensitive,” Maya apologized as she took a seat at the dining table. Lisa, and Bruce joined her there too, all looking at Meret.

Meret smiled even though it didn't reach her eyes and apologized as well.

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have answered like that. I was just… in my head, I guess.”

Maya smiled back at her, and they all started eating.

Meret couldn’t concentrate. She didn't understand why ...