Several close colleagues consoled her, but people come and go, gatherings always end, and this was inevitable.
Sister Lee, a tall woman, walked up to Cherish Turner and held the box with one hand. Kindly, she said, "I'm heading out anyway, let's go together."
Sister Lee escorted Cherish out of the building, and then advised, "Don't take the bus. It's inconvenient with the box."
As they walked towards the taxi stand together, Sister Lee glanced at Cherish, "Cherish, did you go to the hospital today?"
Cherish pressed her red lips together, remaining silent.