Troy happily watched Alice and Shine's interaction. Seeing the little Shine who had never been this close to anyone else, not even his grandparents but even so comfortable with Alice.
"Alice, did my brother ever tell you about Shine never being close to anyone?" asked Troy and Alice nodded in agreement.
"And you know, I'm so happy to see Shine smile like that. You've been an encouragement to him and my brother!" said Troy again until Alice fell silent.
"Shine and my brother are cheerful lately and I know it's because of you. My brother also smiles and jokes with me more often. He's not as stiff as he used to be." Troy added.
Alice fell silent listening to Troy's words which she found very burdensome. And Alice also knew where this conversation was going.
