BECOMING CARA
But she forced herself to hold Mauli’s gaze steadily.
“Cara,” Mauli repeated warmly, as though it were the most ordinary name in the world.
Sara almost smiled.
“I think you should freshen up,” she said softly. “You’ll catch a cold.”
At that, Mauli suddenly burst into tears again this time not from fear, but from something gentler.
“Thank you, Cara,” she sobbed. “For showing me kindness.”
Sara stepped forward and wrapped her arms around her carefully. “It’s okay,” she murmured, rubbing her back in slow circles. “You’re safe here.”
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