Healing Scars and Broken Ties

What did that make her?

She brushed her hair forward over her shoulders—only then could she barely face anyone outside.

Just as she stepped out, she noticed Vance smiling softly to himself.

"Well, I'll go out now," Celine said, her cheeks still warm.

"Mm." He kept his eyes on her, a faint curve lingering on his lips.

Celine opened the door, and Elise, Wayne, and the others nearly stumbled forward