Chapter 1806

Belle kept her eyes closed, but with her vision blocked, her other senses became even more sensitive. She could smell the faint scent of jasmine on Naomi, feel the soft, careful touch of Naomi's fingertips on her eyelids, and hear the calmness in her voice. There was the sigh of someone reminiscing about a past love, tinged with serenity and helpless acceptance. Everyone had their moments of sorrow. Everyone had emotions. She did. So did Naomi. The only difference was that her emotions were intense, while Naomi remained composed. "Naomi, you're amazing," Belle spoke softly. Naomi paused for a moment, her hand stopping as she looked at the now-quiet face before her. Belle opened her eyes and gazed at her. "You don't need comfort. You don't need to talk about it. You just process it on your own. Naomi, you're really amazing." Her eyes held sincerity, but that sincerity was now tinged with reason, making her seem more mature. It was as if, just moments ago, she had still been a l