Chapter 217. Sweet Annoying Friends

Ellie's POV

They have always been like this—differing in some things and crashing here and there, but I guess that's what makes them solid. They always find a way to solve their differences and forget the past. I envy them in a way, for how they manage to resolve things and, more so, for being able to stand by me all these years despite my shortcomings. I mean, I have quite a temper, and I don't forgive easily—the complete opposite of them.

Wait, though, did I hear something right?

"Orders? From where or who?" I query, and they all look at each other.

"Your big mouth will get us into trouble someday!" Rose grumbles, scratching her skull.

What are they hiding from me? "Will you guys speak up or get out right now?" I ask with fury when no one says a word.

"Well, you see, it's...Damian. He asked us to keep you company and distract you so you wouldn't think about this whole thing too much. His idea was just to cheer you up and be with