"Then…will you believe me?" Raven asked softly. "Mana, will you believe what I promised just now?"
"I will," Mana said and flew out of Bella's arms to rush to Raven and hug him instead. "Who else would I possibly believe in if I don't believe you?" she asked.
A slow smile bloomed on Raven's face, as beautiful as a flower bud opening up into its full glory.
Jules and Bella exchanged a rather relieved glance – after all, both of them adored Mana and Raven. How could they bear to see their little sister and little brother be so upset and aggrieved? As it is, they always felt that there were too many responsibilities on Raven's small, young shoulders even though he was just a child – and Mana had admirably stepped up to help Raven with everything she could ever since Raven had entered their lives.
