Chapter 2025

“Of course, I know you are not.” Maisie put her fork down and said, “I’m going to check on Daisie.”

Daisie was sitting on the bed with her arms around her legs. The room was dark since she kept the curtain closed, and she did not switch on the light. When Maisie came in, the light that spilled into her room through the corridor caused her to squint her eyes.

Maisie walked up to her. When she saw her swollen eyes, she asked, “Why are you hiding in your room and crying?”

Daisie rubbed her eyes and turned her face sideways. “I’m not crying.”

Maisie sat at the side of the bed and stroked her cheek, “You’ve got to stop crying. Nollace hasn’t died yet, and you’re mourning him right now.”

Something crossed Daisie’s eyes as she asked, “Is there a difference?”

“Of course, there is. He just went missing. We don't even know if he's dead or alive, and you've already given up hope?”

“People always say that the more you get your hopes up, the bigger the disappointment,” Daisie said as she lo