“That’s not what I meant.” Jonathan felt helpless.

He admired Roxanne and felt that she would make a good friend. Yet, regardless of what he said, she would always steer the conversation back to Alfred’s treatment.

In no mood for idle chatter, Roxanne asked out of courtesy, “Is there anything else?”

As it would be rude to hold her back, Jonathan replied, “That’s all. Goodbye.”

Roxanne nodded before getting into her car.

After watching Roxanne drive away, Jonathan returned ...