Amelia's sudden emotional breakdown took Henry and Maria by surprise.
While Henry stood up and came before her, ready to lend a shoulder to cry on, Maria pulled Amelia into her loving embrace, stroking her back.
"Oh, my child, please don't cry." Maria's voice quivered as she tried to hold back her own tears.
"Amy, tell me who offended you and I will personally deal with that person." Henry's tone was filled with unhinged rage and hurt.
Amelia just shook her head in response, words failing her at the moment.
"Shh... sweetheart. You know you're all I have right now. You are my strength and if you break down, I won't be able to carry on." Maria kissed Amelia on the centre of her head, tears streaming down her face.
"I'm sorry, mum." Amelia hiccuped, her body trembling. "I'm trying to be strong but everything seems to be going wrong around me. I feel like I'm cursed."
"No, my child. Don't say such an awful thing. You are not cursed." Maria's reprimanded softly.
