Nathan:"Come back and sit, Enora."I had been watching her the entire time, at breakfast. I didn't need to look at her to know that she was squirming like a little caterpillar.She turned to look at me, her eyes moist, itching to burst out into tears.I took a deep breath. I didn't see why she was looking like that.She sat down slowly on the chair that faced me. Her fingers knitted into each other, restless and unable to find a position to confirm to while they were on her lap."What is on your mind? You've been jumpy all day."She was silent. Her face was lowered as she stared at the floor, at the feet and her nervously curled toes."I... I... I'm sorry."I closed my laptop and put it aside, giving her my undivided attention even though she evaded my gaze."What are you sorry for, Enora?"Her mouth opened and then shut almost immediately as no words came out. Her fingers knitted themselves even faster and her toes curled even more."I am waiting," I added calmly, easing into my sea
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