We were both young when I first saw you. I close my eyes and the flashback starts. I'm standin' there, on a balcony in summer air.
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After Adam's partens died, he's forced to marry a man named John. He's abusive and he gets pregnant. But his baby...
"Nooo." screamed Lily. I hugged her softly and stroked her hair. "Shhh, it was only a nightmare." I said calmly. "I'm scared." she sobbed. "You're safe now." I said.
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(Alan)
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(Lily)
"If a couple chooses you, they must choose me too." I said. "I would love to have you as my brother." replied Lily and hugged me. "Same here." I said with a smile on my face. "Can you sing a lullaby?" asked Lily. "Of course!" I said. I sang and she fell asleep. I kissed her forehead and walked out of the room. Lily is like a sister to me.
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I walked downstairs and saw the headmistress dancing in the living room with a candlestick.
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(The headmistress)
A man went up to her and she kissed him. I glared at them. He wasn't the first one. Eva saw me.
"The children are starving and you don't care. And this is the third man bring here." I said coldly. "Then leave this house." replied Eva.
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(Eva)
"No, the children will die without me." I said. "Come Eva." replied the man. She gave me a cold glance. "I warn you Alan, one more word and I will kick you out of the house." said Eva.
