Tears threatened to spill over, blurring her vision. She bit her lower lip to stifle a sob, her heart heavy with unshed tears.

Unexpectedly, a tissue appeared in her line of sight. A man's voice, soothing and kind, filled the silence around her.

“Don't be sad."

Surprised, Selina glanced at the man who offered her the tissue.

Recognition dawned on her face as she managed to murmur, "Aldrich."