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ing. Olivia had saved him. Sh

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rah said, a small, true p

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or something," Olivia added

kind, compassionate woman who

much," Sarah stat

y whole world. Especial

ile. "He seems ve

d, her eyes shining

ashed over Sarah. She

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Sarah lied.

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is pocket and pull somethi

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was Ethan' s locket. The

lo

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just... had it. It felt impor

He didn't remember her, but he remembered th

n, Sarah made

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p, surprise

hey live in Montana, on a ra

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d. "Montana

said quickly. "I'll make sure Oliv

with his parents. She

t. Sarah drove, Ash in the pass

ive to Olivia, asking if she needed anything, if she wa

used to car

e, reassure him.

ver's seat, a chauff

s away, an observer of

to something sharp and unbearable when she saw him touch

unting the edges of