The day I escaped death.
Mellisa said the sentence in a calm and even voice, but it actually sent chills to her listeners. Only someone who had a close call with death could speak of it so calmly.
Lilia's gaze was fixed on Mellisa, as if she was afraid that the woman would disappear if she blinked. Even Jean forgot his jealousy, and only kept quiet and tolerated Lilia's attitude.
"Can you tell me about the accident in more detail?" Lilia spoke up for the first time since they arrived at this apartment, "What happened that day?"
Mellisa didn't answer immediately, but her expression was filled with conflict. Lilia knew that it must not be easy for Mellisa to talk about it. Yet she wanted this woman to share the burdens and secrets she had endured alone over the years. As her younger sister, Lilia just wanted to lighten Mellisa's burden.
"Sister Mellie, please tell me!" Lilia took one of the woman's hands and gave her a pleading look.
