Chapter 11 - Amelia Moves Out

Amelia did not return home with Graham after hospital discharge.
She stayed with her sister.
Graham protested once.
Then stopped.
“Do you want a separation?”
“Yes.”
He looked devastated.
“Because of Celeste?”
“Because of us.”
That hurt more.
Amelia continued:
“For years your family had a rule. If Celeste said something and I said something different, her version started as credible and mine started as emotional.”
“I never said that.”
“You didn't have to.”
Graham looked down.
Amelia touched her belly.
“Our daughter is not entering that system.”
He nodded.
“Then I change it.”
“You change yourself. The system is bigger.”
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Good distinction.
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