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Chapter 182: Sworn to Secrecy

I tried to get a hold of myself as I waited for Aunt Mara's imminent arrival. I wasn't sure what to say to her when I saw her. Should I be happy or hurt? The emotions overwhelmed me and I felt like I was starting to spiral.

"Deep breaths," Ryder said softly as he patted my back. "Deep breaths," he repeated. "She'll be here soon and then you'll know the truth," he encouraged me.

But I shook my head. "What if I don't like the truth?" I asked miserably.

Ryder frowned. "Sometimes the truth sucks. But it's better to know so that you can decide how you want to use that information going forward. You don't want to live a lie, Kate. This sucks right now, but over time, it will get better. You'll see," he said as he rubbed my back.

I gave a slight chuckle at that, then went on to say, "Looks like all those therapy appointments are starting to pay off."

Ryder chuckled at that too. "Sorry, I don't mean to sound preachy."

I took a deep breath and sat up, wiping my eyes. "I don't know what to say
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Sherri Schweigl
Greg sounds like an arrogant s.o.b. I bet he was the one in the vision of the future.
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MariaGlitzer
To the gutter with all of them, I mean her former „caregiver“
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