Training 4: The 36 Questions 2
Jamela took a steadying breath as the weight of Hank's tragic confession about Prin hung in the air. How could she follow something so heartbreaking?
"My greatest regret is...not having siblings," she said finally. "I was an only child, and I always wished I had brothers or sisters growing up."
Siwanna cocked his head curiously. "I didn't know that about you, Jamela. Why was it such a big regret?"
Jamela managed a small smile, grateful for the chance to lighten the mood. "Well, it was just my parents and I for most of my childhood. They worked constantly to give me every opportunity, but..."
She twisted her hands together, the familiar ache tightening her chest. "It was lonely, you know? I craved that built-in companion, that experience of having someone by your side through all the ups and downs."
Hank watched her intently, his intense gaze making her pulse flutter. She pushed ahead before getting flustered.