Salma Lula stared straight at Travis Miller carrying Abigail Hemsworth away, her mind filled with Abigail's recent words.
"Because he probably feels like he owes me something. I'm fine now, so I can breathe easy and feel relieved that the one who suffered tonight was me. If it were you, the guilt he feels toward me would shift to you. If you intend to use this guilt to be with him, I think it's possible."
"There are so many types of feelings. It's not necessary for it to be love for two people to be together."
Penelope Conner had once said something similar to her at Abigail Hemsworth's coming-of-age ceremony, and it suddenly flashed into her mind.
She didn't understand it back then, but now she seems to understand a bit.
It's not only love that can bring people together. For instance, guilt can too.
"Being able to be with someone you like makes you a winner in life. You need to know how to be content, don't ask for too much..."
