Elena“Ruth…” My lips trembled as I called out to Ruth, the weight of the words weighing heavily on my heart and lips. She had been the support system I came to lean on since I moved to Saint City. “Shhhhhhh!!!” I could feel my body trembling all of a sudden, but it wasn't a violent one. I was able to stop myself from getting too agitated, but was unable to hide my state of disorientation from Ruth.“Don't say anything, Elena. I am so sorry for everything you had to go through. Whatever it is, feel free to reach out to me when you can, okay? You know I’ll always be here for you.”As Ruth spoke, she patted my back gently, doing very little to calm my chaotic heart. Her touch was reassuring, but that was the same reason why I felt my breath hitch. “Ruth…” I called out once again, and she patted my back gently in response, allowing me time to think clearly about what I had to say.She didn't urge me on, but I knew she was still here, in my arms. Unlike hlmom, she was here, and wouldn
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