Chapter 76

"How are you so confident?" Chester asked. He wasn't completely sure of himself, but Angelina's faith in him had never wavered. She wasn't afraid he'd fail at all. "In my eyes, you're the best of the best." … After lunch, Chester headed off to work. Angelina lay in bed and admired the hibiscus tree that was outside the window. The flowers were in full bloom. The branches were almost touching the windowsill. If she reached out just a little, she would be able to touch them. One of the blooms was slightly further away from the window. She knelt on the bay window seat and reached forward. It took her some time before she finally managed to reach the flower. Once she managed to grab it, she twisted her hand and picked the flower off of the branch. She held the pink hibiscus in her palm and smiled under the sun. Chester was on a phone call downstairs. He managed to catch sight of this as he looked up. He was staring fixedly at Angelina before she shut the window. He'd never fe