"Anybody home?" Murad peeped into the bedroom after Sarah ushered him in.
"Murad," Stephanie pulled up a smile, her voice jolly as she tossed the blanket over her limbs. She came down the bed, minding the cramps as she tiptoed to him. "Am I glad to see you? Did you come with Suri?"
Murad took her hands, kissing them fondly. "Suri is in the pantry with my mother. They will get here soon," Murad put his arm around her shoulders as they walked to the living room.
Sarah left discreetly to prepare tea. She returned halfway through their simple salutations and left after supporting her Mistress' back with pillows.
"I guess you've heard," Stephanie's gaze fell. She took a deep breath, pinching her nails. Two days had passed, yet her tear ducts were still broken. Not a drop had come out si
