I deliberately stopped mid-sentence to see how she would respond.
She had been in a slump for too long because of Flynn. It was time for her to return to her true self.
"What would happen? I'd get upset? I've reflected on a lot during my recuperation, and many things have become clear to me. I've finally bid farewell to the past, especially after losing the baby.
"Julia's wedding came at the right time. Everyone's been feeling down lately because of my matters. Let's use Julia's wedding as a chance to have some fun and dispel the gloom."
Flynn had turned himself from someone Queenie loved deeply into her misfortune through his actions.
This was quite good.
"Indeed, Queenie. I'm happy for you."
She patted my hand and said, "Lulu, you've been worrying about me a lot during these times. Thank you. I'm very fortunate to have you by my side. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known what to do.
"And Colin too. I couldn't express my gratitude directly, so please convey it on my behalf. Whenever you're both free, I'll cook you a meal to show my appreciation."
"We're best friends. It's only natural for us to do something for each other. You don't have to thank us. But I won't refuse a big meal. You must make beef stew for me, and make it extra spicy."
Queenie finished the scrambled eggs in a good mood. She was humming an unknown tune while washing the dishes. A pleasant expression could be seen on her face.
Leaning against the kitchen door, I watched her work in the kitchen. She washed all the dishes and put them in the disinfection cabinet. Then, she wiped the sink until it gleamed. I felt genuinely happy for her.
She was no longer trapped by those negative emotions. She had finally gotten over it, and what awaited her was the dawn of a new era.
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