[Never let it be said that this was an easy decision. It may very well have been the hardest decision of Helen's life. She knew that Ashley felt betrayed, that Rose considered her dead and gone because of this choice. Their judgment rested heavily on her shoulders, but it didn't change her resolve.
This was the right choice. For her. She still believed that.
Kiance had left with the Knights. Perhaps it was for the best. Returning to Dashiell's estate, Helen barely spoke a word, lost in her thoughts. As they crossed the threshold, her hand reached out suddenly for his, gripping tightly.]
I'm never going to see them again, am I? [There's no regret in her voice. Just realization. It's difficult to let them go, but she knew she would have to eventually. She was going to outlive them, after all. Maybe this was better. Somehow.]
I lied. I'm doing it from work bc I'm extra trash.
This was the right choice. For her. She still believed that.
Kiance had left with the Knights. Perhaps it was for the best. Returning to Dashiell's estate, Helen barely spoke a word, lost in her thoughts. As they crossed the threshold, her hand reached out suddenly for his, gripping tightly.]
I'm never going to see them again, am I? [There's no regret in her voice. Just realization. It's difficult to let them go, but she knew she would have to eventually. She was going to outlive them, after all. Maybe this was better. Somehow.]