Arthur was momentarily taken aback by such direct and sincere praise. Then he smiled and said, "Thank you for the high praise, Emily."
Emily's eyes sparkled with the unique mischief and excitement of a child. She turned her gaze to Elise and teased, "Elise always says you're busy. I didn't expect you to come see me today. I'm so lucky."
Elise walked to Emily's bedside, tidied up her messy blanket, and asked with concern, "How are you feeling? Are you okay today?"
Emily nodded, "Don't worry, Elise. I'm much better now. But more importantly, tell me about your love story! Lying in the hospital all the time is so boring."
Emily was ten years younger than Elise, right in the age of adolescence, full of yearning for love. The sudden, straightforward, and gossipy question left both of them m
