And in that moment…
everything was clear.
She didn’t ask.
Didn’t deny.
She just stayed silent.
“Tell me,” Emily said, her voice shaking.
“Is it true?”
Seconds passed.
Heavy ones.
“Yes.”
One word.
And everything changed.
“Why?”
Her mother looked up.
And for the first time…
she didn’t try to look strong.
“Because I was afraid.”
“Afraid of what?”
“That you would end up like me.”
Tears fell.
“I had no options, Emily… no one to ask for help…”
“Until I learned about him.”
“And you decided to use me?”
“No!” her mother cried.
“I decided to save you.”
Silence.
“I knew that if he saw your situation… he wouldn’t ignore it.”
Emily stepped back.
“And if it didn’t work?”
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