Bitter Gratitude

Cordelia did not realize how she reached home. When sitting on the couch, all she could feel was her cold, numb limbs.

Marshmallow meowed and came over to nest on Cordelia's lap as if it was trying to help her warm up her stiff body.

Gazing at Marshmallow in her embrace, Cordelia chuckled. "I still have you with me... Marshmallow."

As she spoke, Cordelia got all choked up. "I only have you now."