LILY’S POV
Days turn into weeks and weeks into months... I watch my friend gradually turn into a shadow of her former cheerful self. It has been difficult for her to fully come to terms with his departure even after a year.
Her present state brings back memories of her wait as a child at the orphanage, her endless wait for her mysterious man.
I hate to see her this way. I wished there was something that I could do to pull her out of this state, just anything at all and I will be so glad to.
“I know you mean well” she yawned and twined herself up on the huge sofa.
“Just look at you, Belle, this is not you. You know what, you will have to come with me. Come live with Oliver and me, and we will take care of you” I offered.
“Thanks, Lily. This pace is big enough. You two should come and
