“Mom, how are you feeling?” Vera finally let out a breath of relief as she saw Carla open her eyes.

“What are you doing back here?”

“I came as soon as I got Mae’s call.” Vera tucked the blanket around Carla’s shoulders.

“Are you feeling any pain?” Vera asked again, concern etched in her voice. “A little dizzy,” Carla replied, her words faint and breathless, her whole body weak.

“The doctor said that’s normal. You need to rest for the next couple of

days.”

Carla didn’t answer, her eyes drifting around the room.

“He didn’t come.”

Carla almost looked relieved.

“Mom…” Vera hesitated, her lips pressed together. “Let’s get a divorce.”

Carla blinked, silent, but she understood exactly what Vera meant.

“I’ll take you to the city. Maybe there’s still hope. The doctors here said it’s nerve damage and their technology just isn’t advanced enough. But in the city, there might be a chance.”

whispered, unable to move, but she reached out and gently patted

the one who’s been holding you

would rather endure the blows than leave. No matter how many times Vera pleaded, her mother only smiled and shook her head, insisting she was

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small village.

All of it–for her.

divorce, and she was terrified that if she followed her daughter to the city, she’d become a burden. Worse, if Hamlin used searching for his wife and daughter as an

herself to this village, refusing to leave

Vera.

already more than halfway over, but her daughter still had a long road ahead–Vera deserved to be free. Carla had never known freedom herself, but her daughter still had a chance. Trading

were stronger, Carla thought, maybe she could sever the rope tying Vera down. But no matter how far or high her daughter flew, she always ended up back in this tiny village

not afraid. I’ll hire a lawyer, and I’ll find you the best doctors. Please, divorce him. Come with me.

tears flowed freely, each one striking

in the -end,

each word slowly,

would bring, but now that there was

quickly, and before long she

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