Elly takes a deep breath, trying to calm her racing thoughts. She looks down at his hand where it rests on her leg and squeezes gently. "You don't have to be anything specific," she says softly. "I just want you to know that I will always look out for your best interests, Emil."
She pauses again, searching for the right words. "You can trust me," she whispers finally, her voice barely above a whisper. "No matter what happens, we'll get through it together."