Zoe parked the car in front of the Whitmore family home. She looked at Faye, who was lost in thought, and realized that Faye had no intention of getting out of the car. Not daring to rush her, Zoe could only pat Faye sympathetically. "If you feel sad, just cry. Don't hold it in."
Her words finally opened the floodgates of Faye's emotions. Faye buried her face in Zoe's shoulder and burst into tears.
Zoe hugged her, her own eyes reddening. "It's okay, dear. We'll work hard together. One day, a miracle will happen!"
In her impression, Faye had always been a strong girl, never one to easily show her vulnerability.
This unrestrained outpouring of grief could only mean one thing: Faye had reached her limit for bearing sadness.
*****
When Faye returned to the old mansion, everyone had alre
