“And four other people,” Rose concluded her first statement, and a breath that shook her escaped her. If not for Rune’s presence, she would have walked away to cry in a corner. Rune said nothing. He waited for her to speak.After closing her eyes to regain strength, she opened them and held Rune’s hand. “They were my foster parents. After years of being juggled between the orphanage and countless foster homes, I was very happy when I spent more than four months in my parents' home. I thought to myself,” she looked up, “finally, I can be at peace. Finally, I have a family. Finally, I can feel the love I have been desperate for.”“Hmm,” Rune hummed to let her know he was listening.“The first six months were blissful. I was twelve when I moved into their house, so imagine the joy I had when these people pampered me. They fed me well, they did not neglect me. I spoke freely about my desires, and if they could afford it, they got it for me. I loved the new place, it made me happy. Even
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