"Alex, you've gone too far this time!" She muttered under her breath, her tone seething with frustration.
In just a few quick strides, Lily reached Rose's side and bent down to help her up.
"Who are you?" Rose asked hesitantly, her voice soft but cautious. She looked at Lily's face, noticing the faint resemblance to Alex. A glimmer of hope flickered in her eyes as if she had grasped onto a lifeline.
"I'm Alex's sister," Lily explained, her tone firm but laced with concern. "What are you doing kneeling out here?"
"Alex's sister?" Rose's face lit up with sudden excitement, as if she'd found the one person who could mediate. She gripped Lily's arm tightly.
"Does this mean Alex has forgiven me? Please, tell him I'm willing to do anything if he'll take me back! I've been kneeling here for so long, but he still won't come out to see me. I'm begging you, please help me!" Her voice cracked, filled with desperation.
