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Oliver nodded and took her hands in his

“I’m ready”

“Madeline, we’re ready,” he said He kept his gaze glued to hers

“Picture white light; see it encoer and bitterness There’s no reason to hold on to them now,” the Madeline said

Hannah took deep breaths as she grasped Oliver’s hands tight and envisioned a soothing white light that washed away all her pain Lethargy settled over her and she felt her body relax as her lids closed slowly She felt Oliver take her into his arms, and cradle her

“I forgive you,” he whi

spered

With those three words she allowed her soul to release its grip on the heart that no longer belonged to her

Chapter Seventeen

Juni’s eyes fluttered open and she groaned when her atte to split wide open She squinted and focused in on a fareen eyes

“Oliver, what happened?” she asked

“What’s the last thing you ree bed that indicated she was in his bedroom

“Falling asleep after we came home from Madeline’s, why? Have I been sick?”

“In a way Hannah possessed you again”

She gritted her teeth, pursed her lips and took a deep breath