Evie had replayed the conversation so many times that the words had begun to blur together, losing their distinct meaning. Take it back, she whispered the words Vivian said to her, her voice trembling. She sat on the edge of her unmade bed, her gaze fixed on a delicate silk scarf she had carefully chosen for Vivian—a gift meant to convey her feelings. The small, elegant box remained untouched, untouched and still sealed. Her eyes were swollen from hours of crying, tears streaking her cheeks, yet she still couldn't grasp what she had done wrong or where she had gone astray in the exchange.She picked up the delicate scarf, feeling the smooth, luxurious fabric slip effortlessly between her fingers. Her eyes lingered on it, and an involuntary thought of Vivian surfaced. She had visualized her mother draping the scarf around her neck, the soft material contrasting with her skin. She had pictured Vivian's warm smile, hearing her say how much she loved it. It had seemed like such a small,
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