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“Things can’t be that bad.”

“Was there a word to describe that particular humiliation?”

Genuinely terrified.

“He didn’t say it back. Of course he didn’t say it back. This isn’t that kind of story. But he held Ada for a long time, lying on his back with her head on his shoulder. The night grew deeper. I sat alone in the marble and let her have this with him.”

Hit like a truck! Ouff!

“If you ever need to take a break from this world, call me. I will come to you in a heartbeat and we will steal time.”