Tears and Tough Love

Upon hearing this, Valerie's eyes instantly filled with tears. Her nose reddened, due to her tendency to easily cry. She was so overwhelmed that she couldn't even utter a word of rebuttal. Tears began to swirl in her eyes, her lips quivering pitifully.

Chloe thought, What a disaster! I can't bear to see Val cry. Donovan has been way too harsh on her.”

Donovan thought, I simply offered a suggestion