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I drew a slow breath “This is the part where you have to keep an open mind, Dad And listen Just listen”

About an hour later, I’d told Dad the short version of my completely unbelievable story What worriedat the wall

“Dad? Say so Say I’m crazy Say you love me even if I am crazy Say—”

“I need a drink” He got up and left the room

I whooshed out a breath and followed him to the kitchen, where he e—probably because it was the closest thing in reach

“Dad? Talk to me”

He gulped down his drink and set theon the white tile counter “Do you trust them?”

“Trust who?”

He turned to face ainst the counter “Do you trust these…witches? These Seer women?”

My mouth flapped for a moment “I-I don’t know Why?”

“Because you’d have to if you let them reset three thousand years of history You’d have to be one hundred percent certain that the world will be better off Not just for them, but for all of us”

“So you believe me?” This wasn’t the response I expected Was he for real? Or was he appeasing et me after I left the room?

He hung his head “All I know is thatperson I’ve ever met I know she’s the best of both her parents I know I can’t trust much in this world, but I can trust you”