Chapter 86

“What should I do later, Leslie? Should I cry? Should… should I hug Polo’s mother? What should I do… as you?” Lianna raised an eyebrow as she looked into the large mirror in the university restroom. They had just finished their last class, and she had excused herself for a quick touch-up while Jessie paid the tuition, leaving Raven waiting on a bench.

“You can cry, but not too much. Polo and I were close, but not enough for me to sob or anything…” I replied to her.

“You can also hug his mom as a sign of condolences,” I added. “It’s up to you. How you behave at a funeral is common sense.”

“So are you saying I lack common sense, Leslie?” She furrowed her brow and raised an eyebrow at me.

I didn’t respond, knowing that I might say something that would upset her. It wouldn’t be good if she acted out.

On the way to Polo’s burial, I could feel Lianna struggling. Most likely, she was practicing crying, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t shed real t