Just exhaustion.With Lily asleep in my arms, I carried her out the front door.***Three months later, the court delivered its verdict.Both were convicted of multiple serious crimes involving national security.Evan was sentenced to immediate execution.Laura got life in prison and permanently lost her right to vote.I visited her one last time.She'd aged ten years in three months, her hair streaked with gray, her eyes empty.Through the glass, her lips moved as if she wanted to speak. Then she covered her face and sobbed.Manipulation and fear had left Lily with mild emotional problems. She barely spoke.The doctor said healing would take time, love, and steady support.I sold the mansion and its ugly memories.Half the money went to the Defense Radiation Relief Foundation. The rest went toward Lily's education.I took Lily to my house in my hometown.The air was fresh, the neighbors kind. No schemes. No one showing off or trying to outdo anyone.I filled the little
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