What enabled her to speak so casually about a pain that most women struggle to talk about for the rest of their lives? What could have caused her to lose a child, her ability to conceive, and nearly her life?
âAll right,â Lucy said abruptly.
Seeing what looked like pity in Cheriseâs eyes, Lucy suddenly found the pierogi in her mouth less appetizing. She grimaced. âIâm fine now, arenât I? Why are you looking at me like that? I donât like it.â
She signed before continuing, âItâs been many years. Iâve moved on. Iâm happy now.â
The air around them grew eerily quiet.
Lucy smiled faintly. Her gaze seemed to drift past Cherise to some distant place. âBeing infertile isnât so bad. My dad stopped pushing me to go on blind dates, and whenever some guy bothers me, I just whip out my medical certificate. It saves a lot of hassle.â
Cherise pursed her lips, uncertain of what to say. After a moment, she took a deep breath and threw herself into Lucyâs embrace, holding her tightly.
This sudden hug caught Lucy off guard.
âWhat are you doing?â Lucy exclaimed, unsure about where to put her hands.
But after a moment, she chuckled wryly. âYouâre making me nervous like this. Did you lose your memory and develop a crush on me or something? Iâll have you know, even though I canât have kids for the rest of my life, Iâm still a straight woman who enjoys looking at muscular men!â
Still, Cherise embraced Lucy tightly, trying to channel her warmth to her. âI donât remember what happened to you. But Lucyâ¦â
Cherise took a deep breath and continued, âIâll always be your friend. Even without my memories, Iâll always be your friend and support. Thus, no matter your sadness or troubles, Iâll always be here to listen.â
âIâ¦â Lucy hesitated, âI donât know what to say.â
âAs long as you understand,â Cherise said softly, âthatâs all that matters Lucyâs stiff posture gradually relaxed. She chuckled ruefully. Youâre impressive, as always. You see through me even though I put on a front.â
After saying that, she closed her eyes, and tears silently streamed down her cheeks. âHe found me. Iâll leave tomorrow. This time, I have to escape to a much farther place. I actually⦠came to say goodbye.â
Lucyâs words left Cherise utterly stunned.
Cherise did not have to ask to know that theâhâ Lucy referred to was the person who had hurt her the most. She couldnât even bear to mention his name.
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As soon as she finished socnandinhaher heard a car going outside the house.