I raised my eyebrows. “How so?”
“You said Miss Emerald was lovely. Well, Miss Emerald is more than lovely. She is so exquisite. No wonder you love her so much,” Jane said.
I smiled at Jane, and then I kissed Esme’s forehead. “You’re right. I’m not good at words.”
Esme blushed. “You’re so nice, Jane.”
Meanwhile, Helen kept silent and paid attention to Esme and me. So, I asked her, “Helen, why are you so quiet? Are you okay?”
Helen smiled at me, but her smile didn’t reach her eyes. “I’m okay, Beta Marco.”
“So, the reason why Emerald and I visit both of you, I want to let you know since now, both of you are under Emerald’s responsibility.” I stroked Esme’s backhand to give her strength. “Meaning, if you need anything, you should contact her. Emerald hasn’t stayed with us yet, since we a
