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everything etienne said narrowed down to the very pinpoint of family way. she wanted to scream. her body settled for a slight, uncontrolled tremble of ears. "thank you, etienne," heda managed, offering him an easier look now, the same sort of smile that did not touch the expression. "i really am grateful for how much you've helped us."
a breath drawn; she shook her head, following his fonder expression toward ava. "no. i'll be all right." after all, why did it matter if she was alone if she was —