Unexpected Connections

They were all terrified of Valerie's sudden reaction.

"What's wrong? kid?"

Richard was so anxious that he even changed the way he called Valerie. Subconsciously, he clung to her arm.

Stella also held Valerie's arm tightly and looked at her worriedly.

Valerie shook her head blankly. She didn't know what was wrong with her, but when she saw the scene of desolation in front of her, she suddenly felt