Raining Of Reflections

"Don't rush, Emilie. You're only twenty now. Just give it a few more years, and you'll undoubtedly surpass Jesse," Miss Erika said, offering a reassuring smile to boost Emilie's confidence.

"Absolutely, Miss." Emilie agreed with a genuine smile, savoring another sip of her tea.

Seated at the dining table near the window in Miss Erika's quarters, both of them could feel the intensity of the rain outside.

It appeared they had hurried to Erika's quarters to escape the rain since they knew that standing in the garden while it poured would be a decision that could potentially affect their health.

"Are you still thinking about Eden?" Miss Erika inquired gently as she observed the concern etched on Emilie's face.

Sigh! "Yes, Miss Erika. I just don't understand why he disappeared like that," Emilie sighed, and her worry became apparent in her eyes.