Extending An Olive Branch
Later, I approached Lily, keeping my tone neutral but friendly. ‘If you ever need help, just ask,’ I offered, hoping she’d see I was sincere.
She seemed surprised, her guard momentarily lowered. ‘I’ll think about it,’ she replied cautiously. Despite her reluctance to accept outright, I saw a flicker of consideration in her eyes, as though she was weighing my words carefully.
It felt like I’d taken a step in the right direction.