And family is made of people who remain when you have nothing left to offer except yourself.
I kissed Anagha’s forehead.
“Your mother once begged someone to stay,” I whispered.
“But you, my little girl, will grow up knowing that you never have to beg anyone to love you.”
Then I turned off the light.
For the first time in a long time, I slept without fear.
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