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The Porch Swing

Author: Victorian
last update publish date: 2026-03-20 22:19:57
VIOLET

I never returned to the packhouse. Dinner was had with my family and when I met Hunter's eyes across the table, I could smile genuinely.

After dinner, I found my way to the porch swing. Hunter had it done when he was fifteen, and we had spent many afternoons and evenings together here, just swinging the time away.

My brother came just like I knew he would.

Wordlessly, I scooted over so he could sit beside me. Then, I leaned over, resting my head on his shoulder as he did. “Do you
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