Reality Check

As soon as Valerie rang the doorbell, the door opened immediately. Melanie pushed the door aside and rushed over to give Valerie a bear hug.

Standing in the doorway, Valerie looked down at her best friend with a smile. “What? Are you celebrating Children's Day instead of New Year? Why are you getting more childish the older you are?”

Melanie snorted. “You're so heartless and cold!”

Raising her bro