70. Too Fast

"If I could have a daughter, I would like to have one like you. You're kind, beautiful, and intelligent. You're polite and also brave."

Emily widened her eyes at the compliment. She felt flattered and shy at the same time.

"Thank you, Mrs. Evans. I didn't know you thought that great of me," she said with her head slightly bowed.

"You're that great, Sweetheart. Why do you sound doubtful?"

Emily peeked out of the corner of her eye. Her smile turned wry.

"Recently, I've done a lot of stupid things. I put Cayden in danger several times. I still regret it till now. I also feel that I haven't succeeded in making amends. My kindness towards Cayden is still lacking."

Suddenly, Gabriella laughed. Her voice surprised Emily.

"See? How sweet and kind you are. If you weren't the girl of choice, you would have left Cayden. I mean, he's sitting in a wheelchair. Other girls would have run away, but you," Gabriella stroked Emily's shoulder, "you chose to stay beside him. You helped him r