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.

through the gardens. The two walked in 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.

about yourself, Mary. How would you

finally exhaled deeply, leaning back against the bench they’d

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

schools to get rid of me. My grandfather begged for custody, but my father refused, using me to

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

voice faltered, but she

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as a waltress. I had hope. But I made

was a

laughed bitterly, her

insulted me, grabbed me, left bruises, and

change. I was a fool. A few nights ago, I decided to forgive him, to try again. I gave myself to him completely, believing his promises. The next morning,

tears cascaded

her pregnancy. My husband is having a child with another woman. The same night he

am I supposed to do with that?” she asked,

a steadying hand on Mary’s shoulder.

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