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These words sealed my fate.

My own breathing picked up pace, accelerating, my mind not knowing what to say, the hair on my nape rising on high alert.

“You know what, never mind. It’s impossible.”

“I am sorry.”

I lowered my head, feeling truly sorry about my recent behavior. Because I thought it was purgatory, I didn’t see the need to control how I acted. It must have been confusing to her. No one could change drastically in one day, unless she was acting…

“No, you don’t have to. I can see that you were acting all this time, keeping your thoughts to yourself. I am not mad. You tried your best to keep it together after your parents died. And I tried too. No one is to blame. We’re just surviving.”

“I am the same Ebony, aunt. I merely woke up. Being naïve won’t take me anywhere. I should rely on myself. It’s not that hard once I get used to it.” And I was used to it. “I want you to return home and take care of yourself and my cousins. I want you to not worry about me. I am strong enough t
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