“I will not beg your forgiveness,” she said. Only her voice betrayed her fear; it was not its usual strong… — N. K. Jemisin
“I will not beg your forgiveness,” she said. Only her voice betrayed her fear; it was not its usual strong, clear tone. “I did what I felt was right.”
“Of course you did,” I said. “It was the wise thing to do.”
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