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through sentiment.
The last time I saw my father was in a courthouse hallway.
He looked older.
He approached slowly, hands empty.
“Olivia,” he said.
I stopped.
Ryan stood beside me, silent but present.
My father’s eyes flicked to Ryan, then back to me.
“I’m sorry,” he said.
The words sounded unfamiliar on him.
“I should’ve protected you,” he added.
My throat continue reading …
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