From an outsider's point of view, Zeir might seem useless because he didn't even try to comfort Roxanna with words. But for her… what he was doing right now was more than enough.
Sometimes, when too many emotions were tangled inside her heart, all Roxanna wanted was a sense of calm. But at the same time, she didn't want to feel alone.
That was why Zeir was perfect for her at this moment.
He didn't say much, and he didn't try to force any words either.
He simply stayed close, quietly holding her hand and giving it a gentle squeeze every few minutes, and somehow, that alone made her feel a little better.
"I'm okay now…" Roxanna let out a soft breath. She tried to smile at Zeir, even though it was small and a little shaky. "Let's… read the next page."
[Maybe… if I read more of what my mom wrote, I'll feel a little better,] she thought hopefully.
