Re: Melinda
“Oh,” Melinda groaned, annoyed with her tears and soothed by Bill’s arms. “I’m okay,” she assured him in a murmur. “I’m alright.” Swallowing down, she snuck a hand up to wipe her cheeks without smearing her makeup too badly, before she looked up at Bill again. Her smile was genuine, even if her eyes were still wet. She wasn’t crying, not really, it was just a… well, safety valve, and fortunately one that she rarely needed.