Evie flushed scarlet at the onslaught of compliments, not knowing where to look or what to say.

The Once-ler was listing all the things she hoped to be and tried to be, but... She was never sure if she was succeeding.

Even when he assured her she was, what if he was just trying to make her feel better, or just thought she was those things because he loved her?

It was so hard to know what was truth and what was lies.

"Thank you," she mumbled eventually, smiling and still flushed. "I do try."