EMILY'S POV “Mom, she was not trying to hurt me. She saved my life,” Florida’s small voice rang through the air like a bell, soft but sharp enough to pierce right through the tension between us. I turned my eyes to her, my heart squeezing tightly in my chest. Her words were honest, unfiltered, spoken from a pure place — and for a moment, I hoped they would soften Denise’s heart. But Denise just stared at her daughter, visibly shocked. Her lips parted slightly, and for a second, she looked unsure. “Sweetie,” she called, blinking like she was trying to process what her daughter had just said. She wasn’t expecting that. Not in front of everyone. Florida looked back at her with innocent eyes, unaware of the weight her words carried. “I don’t know how long you want me to apologize,” I began, speaking gently. My voice trembled, but I held it together. “But I’ll keep doing it until you finally calm down and hear me. I’m deeply sorry, Denise. I truly am.” All I got in return was a sharp
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