When I opened the door, there stood Mrs. Sullivan, looking like a shadow of her former self. Losing her son had taken its toll - in just a few weeks, she'd aged considerably. She must be struggling financially now; her hair had gone gray at the temples, though she still wore the pearl necklace I'd given her.The moment she saw me, she practically collapsed against me, grabbing my arm while sobbing."Sarah dear, I'm so sorry for how I treated you before. I know you still care about James. He's always been fragile - I raised him alone, it wasn't easy. He can't suffer in prison! If you bail him out, I promise I'll never complain about anything again. Please, for old times' sake, help get him released."I yanked my hand away and asked, "Funny how you never thought of me during the good times, only now when there's trouble. You say raising James wasn't easy - was it easy for me being fooled by both of you? Doesn't James have a child on the way? Go ask the mother for help."I'd continued
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