Knocking gently on the door, I called out softly, "Elissa, it's me, Eden. May I come in?" I waited anxiously for a response, hoping that she would let me in.

　　After a moment, the door opened, revealing Elissa standing there with tears still streaming down her face. Without saying a word, I stepped forward and enveloped her in a warm embrace, holding her tightly. "I'm here for you, Elissa," I whispered soothingly. "You don't have to go through this ...