Mirabel examined her friend's face and said, "I think YOU are the most qualified to be here. Who out of us three knows Collin the most? You have raised him from infancy, and your input here will be more than appreciated."
Both Jorge and Mirabel had no qualms about that at all. In fact, they wanted Flora to be there.
Flora had never once in her life considered Collin as her own son in the sense that she had never sought to replace Mirabel in any way. She had only looked after him as his guardian, even though Collin occupied a vital place in her heart. She was touched that Mirabel felt that her input was needed in this.
Mirabel finally sat by Collin and Jorge on the same couch, with Collin sandwiched between them. Collin held her hand immediately but leaned by Jorge's side.
