her hands in mine.
“She is the woman who gave birth to you,” I said gently. “And I will tell you everything in a way that honors your heart. But not like this. Not at this table. Not because someone wanted to hurt us.”
Lily looked from me to Vanessa.
Vanessa’s face crumpled.
For the first time all evening, she looked ashamed.
But shame came too late.
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