The night darkens, the stars unfriendly, the cold a knife upon her neck - but Nella waits, until she can no longer difference between Johannes and the darkness that carries him away.

Jessie Burton
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There are some people who are there in times of your need. They will always be there for you. If you are ever in trouble, you know them to go the extra mile to help you out. They are your true friends who are always there when needed.

Nella is one of those friends, she is there when Johannes needs her the most. She waits for him, even though he can't seem to find his way back home.

Source: The Miniaturist

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