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As tears streamed down Emily's cheeks, Grace approached her, concern etched on her face. "Emily, what's going on? Why is Mindy so upset?" she asked gently.

Emily took a shaky breath, her voice trembling as she recounted the events that had led to Mindy's anger. "I... I tried to apologize to her, but she wouldn't listen," she explained, her words choked with emotion. "She told me she doesn't want anything to do with me anymore."

Grace's heart ached for Emily as she listened to her story, her eyes brimming with sympathy. She reached out and gently wiped away Emily's tears, her touch comforting and warm. "Oh, Emily, I'm so sorry," she murmured softly. "Mindy is just hurt right now, but she'll come around. She'll realize that you care about her."

Emily nodded, her shoulders trembling with emotion as she struggled to compose herself. "I hope you're right," she whispered, her voice barely above a whisper.