Aurora felt something inside her break, a small crack in the armor she always wore.
Her chest ached, and for a brief moment, her eyes turned moist.
But she forced them back. Instead, she patted Emily's back a little more firmly.
"Sometimes, courage is very important," Aurora said softly. Her voice carried a gentleness and wisdom.
"Otherwise, life will continue to make you suffer without mercy. Courage doesn't mean you have to be reckless. It means taking steps, small ones, with more caution. Maybe… this time, the outcome will be different."
Emily paused, her eyes still closed, but her heart trembled hearing Aurora's words.
How long was she planning to stay, coward? A coward can never be happy in their life.
Aurora's words floated in the air like seeds dropped on hard ground. Gradually, they started to grow.
Emily opened her eyes and looked at Aurora; her voice no longer carried heavy pain but a little hope.
