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“Are you okay? Did I do anything to bother you?’
He didn’t even glance at me. His eyes were on the elders as he asked, “When was the last time you met with Elder Rowan, Mathew? Has his health improved? He seems to have missed coming today, which is unlike him to do so.”
My hand, still resting lightly near his sleeve, withdrew. The cold dismissal struck deeper than any sharp word could have. If anything, I found myself wanting nothing more than to get up and leave.
I didn’t even bother trying anymore. I didn’t bother turning to look at him if he spoke.
Outwardly, I smiled when spoken to, laughed when required, answered every question with poise. But inside, I burned.
Because the entire hall s
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