Lily chuckled, thanking once again for Emily's support and ability to find the bright side of any situation. She knew she could count on her friend to be by her side, even in the toughest moments.

　　"Let's take a walk, we need to talk," Emily suggested, putting an arm around Lily's shoulders. "And I'm dying to know how all of this happened."

　　Lily nodded, feeling grateful for the opportunity to distance herself from Samuel.

　　"Samuel," Emily began, her ...