Chapter 6

Amiyah shook her head, still laughing.

"It's quite alright, Devin." Then she smiled at Victor.

"Do you guys need any help?"

Victor gave Devin a smug look.

"Of-course, help is always appreciated."

Amiyah began helping Elowyn string popcorn garlands beneath the Christmas tree.

Devin plopped down beside her.

"Can I help too?"

Amiyah bit down on her bottom lip.

Devin noticed she did that whenever she wanted to laugh but couldn't or whenever she wanted to cry but didn't.

"Here." She handed him a thread with a needle stuck at its one end.

Devin drew his eyebrows together.

"I don't…