Damian FeldmanOutside the police station, Amelie's entire family was waiting for her as if that moment were a resurrection. Everyone was ready to see her regain her freedom. And when I say everyone, I include little Joseph, that child they carried with so much care and pride, the only male in the Manson family.I could see him from afar, but anxiety gnawed at my chest. I hadn't had a chance to get close to him, to hold him, to feel him as mine. And the simple fact of seeing him so close and, at the same time, so inaccessible, made me feel that my heart was going to explode if I couldn't finally meet him.Time became eternal until, finally, Amelie walked out accompanied by Soraya. She wore a simple sweatshirt and her hair tied back in a high ponytail. She was pale, perhaps from the ravages of not seeing sunlight for all those days. Even so, she remained imposing, with that quiet strength she had always possessed.I stood still, watching her, restraining myself. I wanted to run toward
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