Chapter 10: It Wasn't So Bad

People often say that a single sincere friend is better than a hundred fake ones. And they aren’t lying. The fake ones will abandon you at various junctions of your life, but that one true friend will stick around, standing at your wedding to embarrass you with a speech like, “Friend, you broke my heart, but I hope the one you chose makes you happier.” That same friend will also be there at your funeral, delivering a heartfelt eulogy that leaves everyone in tears. That’s the power of genuine friendship. The real ones can make you laugh until your sides ache, and they can also make you cry buckets. No matter how silly, foolish, or idiotic these friends may be, what truly matters is the sincerity in that relationship. Nora was the most sincere person Christina had ever met, across two lifetimes. Despite being an heiress, Nora wasn’t arrogant. She didn’t flaunt her wealth and had no interest in being a socialite either. “I have you.” That single sentence worked like magic, placating N