Solus fell onto her knees, crying in humiliation. The people that she had dreamed to meet her whole life barely knew her name and yet they had already judged her, deeming her unworthy.
Solus turned to a shade of purple and so did all the lights in the tower.
Tista ran to her side, hugging Solus who clung to her and hid her face on Tista's shoulder. Seeing the light of that small creature flicker with each one of her sobs, made the Verhen family feel deeply ashamed of their mindless outburst.
'If she's not a homewrecker, I've just stepped all over that poor girl out of prejudice.' Elina thought. 'If she is a homewrecker, instead, I'm playing into her hand and making her the victim. I must hold my tongue and trust my son.'
