Chapter 0097

Chapter 0097

Aurora watched as Mary entered the clinic, her figure small and fragile against the grand white building that exuded calm. The lush gardens surrounding it gave a sense of peace, but Aurora couldn’t help. feeling anxious about leaving her friend.

Mary had hesitated at the entrance, but the steady reassurance of Aurora’s hand in hers gave her courage to move forward. Inside, the soothing hum of soft voices and the sight of people walking peacefully through the hallways was disorienting for her. Everyone seemed normal–smiling even. What was this place where broken hearts sought healing instead of broken bodies?

Dr. Hill greeted Mary warmly, her presence radiating calm authority.

“Welcome, Mary, I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s get you registered and settled,” she said with a kind smile.

Though unsure, Mary nodded and followed. Aurora accompanied her for the formalities, signing papers and ensuring Mary knew she wasn’t alone. When it was time for Aurora to leave, the friends shared a tight hug.

“I’ll visit as often as I can,” Aurora promised, her voice steady. “Remember, you’re stronger than you think. You’ll get through this.”

Mary watched her go, feeling the familiar ache of abandonment, but she forced herself to turn back to Dr. Hill, determined to face whatever came next.

“Are you ready to begin your new life?” Dr. Hill asked gently.

Mary’s voice trembled, but she answered, “Yes.

silence for a time, the crisp scent of blooming flowers surrounding them. Dr. Hill began asking casual questions to ease Mary into opening up, her tone light and non–invasive.

me about yourself, Mary. How

She finally exhaled

died giving birth to me, and my father has hated me for it my entire life. He blamed me for her death

my grandmother passed, my father sent. me to boarding schools to get rid of me. My grandfather begged for custody, but my father refused,

found me and punished me in ways that still make me shiver–starving me, beating me, or locking me away. When I was finally taken out of his reach, it was abrupt, and I’ve spent the last five years without seeing my grandfather, the only person who ever loved

faltered, but

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as a waltress. I had hope. But I

a

bitterly, her eyes

insulted me, grabbed me, left bruises, and eventually hit me. None of that hurt as much as hearing

was a fool. A few nights ago, I decided to forgive him, to try again. I gave myself

tears cascaded

Alexia Levett, and the news confirmed her pregnancy. My husband is having a child with another woman. The same night he held me in his arms,

do with

reached out, placing a steadying hand on Mary’s shoulder.

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