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Something warm enfolded Leana. Thick. Nice. She sniffled and glanced up to see a face above her. Almost frightened with uncertainty.

Silence stretched, but Leana tried to smile at her in thanks, meeting the woman’s eyes.

But the woman only said, voice tight, “Don’t feel. It will only hurt in the end.”

Leana’s smile faded a bit. True. Memories of her father came again… The question is if it’s worth it. Worth the pain it takes to love… and be loved. She could almost feel her mother’s arms around her. After the Dhole died. “Thank you. That… was kind.” Leana swiped her eyes and pulled the blanket around her tighter. “What we have to decide is… if love is worth the pain.” She breathed softly, staring at the carpet, before looking back up to the woman.

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