Tears, uncontrollable, slipped from her blue eyes.
"I... I don't know..." Her voice was choked with sobs, filled with confusion, "I never thought... you would... I thought you would hate me..."
Aliya and Emily exchanged a smile, sitting by Max's side, one on the left and one on the right, gently embracing her like true sisters.
"Silly girl, how could we hate you?" Aliya gently patted her back, like comforting a wronged child, "We would only be happy for him having met such a wonderful girl like you."
Emily softly comforted too, "Take your time, no hurry. Give yourself some time, and give us some time too. Whatever your final decision, we will respect it."
Aliya released her, wiped away her tears, and once again, a radiant smile appeared on her face.
"Alright, dear, no more crying. Today's theme isn't meant for you to shed tears." She playfully winked, "Now, let's go and see those two kids who also need a home!"
