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Post-hearing gathering
Elara had a little get-together with close friends and family following the court session. Warm laughter and consoling words abound in the little living room.
Marissa toasted, lifting her glass, saying to Elara, “For her strength and courage.” Everyone raised their glasses to honor Elara’s path of recovery as much as the triumph.
Elara felt really supported among the celebration, surrounded by those who had been by her side during her worst years.
That was an actual happy moment.
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Caden seeks forgiveness
Now at rock bottom and desperately needy, Caden arrived at Elara’s door asking pardon. His shoulders hunched and eyes full of remorse, he knocked gingerly.
Startled to find him there, Elara unlocked the door. ‘We have to talk,’ he continued, his voice almost above a whisper.
The days of conceit were long gone, replaced by a man bereaved of everything. To Elara, this unplanned visit represented yet another turn in their convoluted story.
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