A POIGNANT FAREWELL AND NEW BEGINNINGS
"Is everything alright?" Lysander asked, his eyes moving from me to Rosy.
I felt Rosy shrink behind me, and I instinctively moved to shield her. "She's okay," I said, my voice quivering slightly. "Just... the sheets. It was a bit much for her."
Kim's brow furrowed. "Christ, she shouldn't have had to see that. Girls of her age shouldn't be exposed to such things." He looked at Lysander, who nodded dismissively.
"It's an unfortunate necessity," Lysander said, his tone matter-of-fact.
I felt a flash of anger at their casual dismissal of Rosy's distress, but I pushed it down. This wasn't the time or place to argue.
"She needs some tea," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "To settle her stomach."
Kim immediately straightened. "I can get that f
