Chapter 6

"Auntie, how is your uncle? What did the doctors say?" the girl asked confusedly when she saw her aunt come out of the room. "Ija, Astreille. It's a good thing you're here," the old man cried before hugging her. Astreille welcomed her auntie's embrace. He knew he really needed a partner because they were the only ones left for each other. "Don't be discouraged, auntie. Auntie will recover, that's why she's strong." She smiled sweetly to soothe the old man. "You really are, ija. You're so beautiful, so even your smile is contagious. It's a good thing you've arrived, my sadness is lessening." Astreille giggled sweetly while caressing her auntie's back. "Auntie Harmonia, no matter what happens, I'm just here for you, uncle." She's trying to lift the mood. "Thank you, ija. You're a very kind child. You really look like an angel, you're so beautiful, you're still very kind." The old man pinched his cheek slightly which made him smile. Astreille looked at the cousin who was sleeping i