Zoey's eyes turned moist as she lowered her head, muttering softly under her breath, "Yes."
Seraphina sighed and her expression softened as she saw tears streaming down Zoey's cheeks.
Without hesitation, she enveloped her granddaughter in a warm hug. "It's fine," she whispered gently.
Even Lumindra, who had been hyper just seconds ago, fell silent. Watching Zoey cry hurt her, and she shifted uncomfortably on Zoey's shoulder, her small hands reaching out to offer a comforting touch.
Between soft sobs, "Am I a bad person, Grandma?"
Seraphina stroked her head gently, "You're not, honey. You're only human. It's normal to have these feelings. Everyone does," she reassured her, holding her tightly.
Zoey continued crying for a few minutes, before slowly regaining her composure. As she pulled away from the hug, she wiped her tear filled eyes.
Seeing as Zoey had calmed down, Seraphina continued in a calm tone.
