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King Alexander listened as Ana told her tale. But by midway, he could barely contain his feelings. They tittered from anger to disgust.

King Alexander clenched his free hand. But he was careful to hide it. So less Ana sees it.

“But I couldn’t help myself. “Ana went on looking down to the ground as if guilty.

“I couldn’t throw them away. So I kept them, every one.“And Ana went quiet after a moment.

Every letter? King Alexander thought.

Nicoli wrote a letter every week. Why that would mean years' worth?

King Alexander had to stop as he felt his stomach clench. Tears rimmed his eyes as he suddenly felt the immense pain of it.

What must Ana have felt seeing the letters come and not being allowed to read them?

King Alexander felt his heart clench. It was tremendous.

How long must she have suffered?

“I see. “King Alexander replied at last. He now felt he had a better picture of what had happened.

King Alexander opened his mouth to speak, but Ana again went on.

“I would have continued o
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