“I spoke to Valentina less than an hour before she jumped. I saw the sadness in her eyes. If I had any idea that..” Myra sniffed, feeling real guilt in her chest now, “was going through her mind, I would have stayed with her.”
She turned the almost-hot mug of coffee in her hand. It was comforting.
Mrs Steels smiled sadly, “Valentina’s mind was always..” Her voice trailed off. “There was no way you would have known.”
Myra shook her head, “I wish I could have done something for her.”
Mrs Steels nodded, “It’s really nice to know Valentina had a friend like you. You are the only student from Ciaran who has visited.”
Myra looked up with wide eyes.
“Yes” The woman smiled tightly. “The school board sent condolence gifts and that was it.”
Myra saw Greg give her a quick glance, and then he
