"Daisy, I was there apologizing on your behalf, but I was afraid you would think too much..."
I interrupted him, saying, "What do I have to apologize for?"
Confusion flashed in his eyes. He said, "Wasn't Paisley the one who fell into the water last night?"
"Isn't it just an accident?"
Facing his eyes in front of me, I was helpless and disappointed.
I said, "Do you think it's my fault?"
He frowned and disagreed, saying, "Paisley has always had poor health. Now, this accident happened. As her older sister..."
He was accusing me as well.
George's accusation hurt me the most.
My eyes turned red, and his voice abruptly stopped.
I used to think that the reason why George cared so much about Paisley was that he wanted to repair the heavily damaged family relationship for me.
I immersed myself in his thoughtfulness.
But I didn't know that all of this was just my delusion.
The car started.
After a moment of silence, I heard George's apology.
"I'm sorry. I didn't consider your feelings."
I turned my head and opened the car window.
I let the wind dry the tears on my face.
The way home was a particularly long journey.
We were silent all the way.