Love's Healing Touch
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Adrian replied, not smiling so much, but not backing down either.
"And she waited for you," the woman told them, gazing over at Elara. "That makes you return stronger."
Elara nodded.
"We did."
The woman tucked a white camellia into each of their palms.
"For healing," she said. "And for forgiveness."
Adrian stared down at the flower in his hand, and did not say a word for an instant. Then finally:
"Thank you."
They walked on, Elara slipping in beside him.
"That wasn't so bad."