While they talked, Darryl helped her wipe off the tears on her face. His heart ached, and he could not stop saying, “Lilybud, it's my fault. I’m trash; it's all my fault. We will never be apart from now on. Please forgive me. Please don’t be angry.”

As he spoke, Darryl made a funny face.

Lily’s tears turned into laughter as she playfully punched his chest. “Alright, alright. I won’t be angry anymore. How’s your injury?”

“I’m fine…” Darryl smiled as he held Lily’s hand. “I will recover fast wi