I couldn't take it anymore. After how we all have been feeling, and then seeing Millie like this... I just can't stand back and watch it happen.
I reached out, and pulled Millie to my chest. I wrapped my arms around her, and held her tightly to me. Millie struggled to get away from me, but I'm not going to let her. She needs this. Whether she wants to admit it, or not. Millie needs comfort from somebody.
"You can go back to hating me later, cupcake. Just let me hold you while you cry." I whispered to her as I started to rub her back soothingly.
Millie finally stopped struggling. She just clutched my shirt as she sobbed into my chest.
"I am not crying." She sniffled.
I smiled despite the situation.
"Of course you're not. You're too strong for that," I told her.
Millie nodded her bur
