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"Why should she understand us? Her ers curl around the swing’s chain I have my theories, but I’d like confirmation "Emily doesn’t know that she lived here?"

"No Eli said that Meg created a new version of her life Meg told Emily her parents threw her out when they found out she was pregnant and that Eli didn’t want either of the denies that Emily ever lived in Kentucky When Eli could finally see E was reement was for the past to stay buried"

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"Besides," Olivia continues with a hint of annoyance, "part of telling Meg’s story wouldEli’s story and Eli doesn’t want the child to know his past"

"You disagree with that?"

"I’ve never agreed with any of the choices Eli and Meg e There are things even you don’t know"

"Like I keep saying, it doesn’tback"

"Don’t be too sure about that Trouble has always followed that child, whether she knows it or not I have a feeling we’ll be seeing her again"

"What does that h e of protectiveness The way Ehtshe was defenseless That’s the reason for this confusing reaction "The Riot going after EEht on this," I add

"I hope you are, Oz You have no idea howcreates a soothing effect that silences us both There’re secrets involving Eli and Meg We are all aware of that Secrets that have been buried deep and if so’s been hidden that well, it’s typically the type of news that can kill

"I’d love a cigarette," she says

I’m sure she would "You were allowed one pack at the wake"

"Ingrate," sheIt’s after six in theto put me to sleep

Olivia’s breaths become consistent and when her eyes dart behind her lids, I pick her up, carry her inside and tuck her into bed A huge shadow floats in fro the property," says Cyrus "I need to sit with her"