Olivia stayed away from Ara and Paige for the first half of the day. But how could she avoid them during lunch? She was too bored sitting in her room for the entire day, so just before lunch she had walked to the orchards. When she came back, she saw Paige sitting with Ara and comforting her. Ara was again sobbing like she had a river to release.
"Please Ara. You must forget what happened in the past. You should look forward to the future," Paige said as she stroked her back.
"I want to," she wiped her tears and sniffled. She looked at Paige and hugged her. "I want to build a future with you, but you won't leave me, would you?"
Paige brows drew together with sadness. "Why will I leave you? I have just found you." She kissed Ara's temple, wrapping her arms around her. "And now come, let's have lunch. I asked the cook to make your favorite—chicken roasted with herbs."
"You are so sweet, Paige. You always know how to cheer me up," Ara murmured.
