Bound By Blood, Torn By Love
She walked into the kitchen, her mother following close behind.
"Julie." Mrs. Garfield said, her voice a mixture of concern and admonition, "you need to be smart about this. This is business, nothing more."
Julie knew she was right. But the reality was, Den's presence was a constant reminder of a past she thought she'd left behind. It was a constant reminder of the love she'd felt, the dreams she'd nurtured, and the heartbreak she'd endured.
"I know, Mom." Julie said, her voice tired. "It's just..." She couldn't explain the whirlwind of emotions that swirled within her. Den's presence was like an open wound, a constant reminder of what she'd lost.
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