As I worked, Monica hovered near the doorway, clearly torn between confronting me further and retreating. I ignored her, focused on the task at hand. Finally, she huffed and disappeared down the hallway, her footsteps echoing in the hollow space that used to feel so full of life. I finished packing some of Emma’s essentials…
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“Really,” I confirmed. “And don’t worry about Monica. We’ll sort this out together.” As I hung up, I felt a sense of purpose settle over me. Monica might have thought she could bulldoze her way through our lives, but she underestimated the bond between sisters and the enduring strength of family. Emma and I had…
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