“Daisy, we need to talk about this,” Victor said. “Let’s go outside and walk in the garden.I didn’t want to talk about it. My mind was trying to process what was happening, and it wasn’t handling it well.Leaping to my feet, I shook my head. “Please, Victor, not now. I need to be alone.”Alex’s face grew hard again. “Leave her alone, for now, Victor. “This is a difficult time for her and me.”I ran from the room and rushed upstairs, where I hid in the library. Looking around the space where I spent much of my time, I wondered if Olivia would love this room full of old books like I do.I sat down and hugged one of the throw pillows scattered on the couch while I cried until my nose was clogged and my eyes felt scratchy.While I was wiping my eyes, Benson knocked on the door before popping his head inside. “Are you alright, Miss Wilson?”“I’m not Miss Wilson, Benson.” Fresh tears ran down my face as I said the words. “You should call me Daisy for however long I’ll be here.”Alex said I
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