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Aftermath (Part 1)

Author: Emthegem
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-18 05:38:46

-Karen-

A horrible odor woke me up. I coughed and gagged from the caustic smell while I tried to gather my wits. I realized I was back in our apartment with Joanne and Bart. He was writing notes down and she helped me sit up. Joanne and Bart were talking to me, but I was too preoccupied to listen. My whole life- It was a lie! Everything I knew about myself. Everything I was ever told. It was all lies. A life of lies, anguish and being shunned... I burst into tears and just cried. Joanne pulled me to her and did her best to console me. Why would they do this to me?

“It’s okay Karen! We still love you!” Joanne murmured sweetly as I sobbed in her arms. “You’re still my sister.” I felt confused and hurt by the revelations the king presented. I felt devastated and worthless. Her voice was soothing as I sniffled sadly. I need to calm down and try to think this through. “See, Kay? It’s going to be just fine...” Bart left to get something for us to eat now that they had been able to wake me u
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