It was as if the cat understood and knew her well enough that he was always there for her. Unlike Aldric's unreasonable dislike for the cat, buying Prince Wayne was the best thing Islinda had ever done. If only Prince Wayne was a person, Islinda could swear, she would marry him already. Unfortunately, wishes like that never come true.
It was a huge work trying to keep up a smiling face when what he intended to be comical wasn't funny at all but you didn't hurt his feelings; giving different excuses each time he tried to initiate physical intimacy - the only thing they shared was a brief kiss on the lips that barely lasted a second; trying to make out time for dates when all you want is to do is to be alone and snuggle with your cat; trying hard not to cringe at his sweet nothings; trying to keep up with his night calls when all you want is your beauty sleep; trying to stay awake in a phone conversation that bores to death.
For a moment, nobody said a word until Dahlia stepped forward and whispered, "Sorry, but I stopped believing in prayers long ago because there is no God to answer,"