She choked, unable to get the words out."It's all in the past," I interrupted calmly.She lifted her head. In her bloodshot eyes, the faint glimmer of hope–the desperate longing for redemption–finally went out."The story between you and me," I said, looking out the window, "ended last winter, along with the child who never had the chance to be born."I stood up, making it clear the visit was over.She did not move. After a long while, as if gathering the last of her strength, she slowly rose to her feet, her steps unsteady.At the doorway, she stopped and turned back to look at me.That single glance carried too much.Regret. Pain. Relief. Despair. And, at last, understanding.In the end, she said nothing. She opened the door and walked out.A moment later, the sound of a car engine started downstairs. It faded gradually, disappearing into the heavy traffic of Northspire.I knew then that this was a true goodbye.Benji walked over, looking at me with concern.I shook my
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