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2023-03-25 23:16:55“Thanks to you.” Setting the book in the windowsill, Dorena dragged her eyes from Sebastian to stare at its cover.
His words struck her deeply. The impact of them, reverberating through her.
He understood what the meaning of that word meant.
Freedom.
It was such a small word.
Containing so much meaning.
His mind wandered to Elsabet, as it always did. Freedom was what she yearned for.
And what I’m denying her.
Dorena impulsively reached out to thoughtfully stroke the book’s cover.
Avoiding looking at me.
Which is fine. It’s easier that way.
“You’re welcome.”
“You want me to go?” Her voice was forlorn.
Yes.
“I think it time. You shouldn’t be trapped here.”
“You’d let me leave, if I wished?”
Yes, I would.
“
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