Silence filled the room. I blinked; deep down, I knew Olivia’s intention was to get rid of the woman who had betrayed our mother, but hearing her say it aloud was something else entirely."What?" Olivia crossed her arms tightly over her chest."Nothing. It’s just... knowing it is one thing, but hearing you say it out loud..."John watched her closely, as if recognizing my father or mother in her. We spent the rest of the evening talking in the living room, sharing stories about our parents and reminiscing about moments Olivia had missed out on because she hadn't grown up with me.Suddenly, it felt as though everything was becoming a little more bearable than it had been lately—though that feeling kept coming and going.The days began to drift by like a dream; time moved forward as if it owed no apologies or explanations to anyone. During the week, we focused on finalizing the company’s details and maintaining an obsessively organized system, bracing ourselves for the worst-case scenar
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