A Resilient Smile

"No way she doesn't like you." Clara stroked Ruby's hair gently.

"Hazel just doesn't know how to talk to you yet. Don't worry, give it some time—I'm sure you two will be friends once you get to know each other," she continued softly.

Ruby nodded, still a little puzzled, but after hesitating for a couple of seconds, she walked over to Hazel, who was standing stiff and defensive.

Ruby reached out, t