Matilda flashed Nolan Morrison a sweet smile, a smile that seemed to instantly transport her back to the time before the accident when she was always as vibrant and energetic as a little sun, seemingly never to shed a tear.
Nolan Morrison watched her as she left, unable to discern how much of his feelings were joy and how much were bitterness.
This was the smile he loved so much, eternally etched in his heart, an indelible memory regardless of what he went through.
Like a mark burned deep into his soul.
Nathan Cole was eavesdropping near the door when he heard Matilda preparing to come out, and he quickly jumped aside in fright.
When Matilda opened the door, she saw Nathan Cole standing a short distance away, looking suspicious, and as soon as he saw her, he appeared a bit flustered.
Matilda felt puzzled, "What... are you doing here?"
Nathan Cole, feeling guilty, cleared his throat, "N-Nothing, really, just came out to get a cup of water."
