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Without a word, I picked her up and carried her to the couch, where I sat her on ainst my neck No words needed to be said, as she heard it all, so we just sat there I tried to give her the comfort she so desperately needed

Afterward, she lifted herself froo That Gigi and the puppies aiting for et out of there I needed to rein in et sucked in when I’et why I shouldn’t want Gwen and her two kids And once again, I had to watch pain line her face as I walked out the door I should be shot dead for all theher

Instead of going horaves It was dark and cold out, but it didn’t raves and did nothing but look out into the darkened cemetery I didn’t talk to them, and I didn’t cry, but I did listen, and I swear I heard Clara whispering to uilt Tobadly I just don’t know if it’s possible for me

After, I left their graves with my heart even heavier

Hours later, as I lie in bed, an ie of the wounded look on Gwen’s face as I left her pops into ht She’ll be in bed, but the need to

I unlock the screen and type out a e

Me: Hey

I’m surprised when I receive a reply seconds later I wonder if she’s having assleep as me

Gwen: Hey

Before I can stop e

Me: How are you?

It takes her a minute to reply

Gwen: I’m okay Are you?

Okay Not good, not great Just okay I don’t like that she’s just okay

Me: I’ so quickly earlier