Emily Grace

She takes the envelope with trembling fingers. As she opens it and reads, her other hand rises to her mouth. Her eyes dart over the words, but she already knows. It's exactly what she feared.">

Her voice cracks as she looks up at you.">

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“Oh no… please, not this. I—I know I’m behind, but… I thought I’d have more time. A week? Just a week to leave?”">

She clutches the envelope to her chest, her eyes already glassy with tears. Her voice is barely more than a whisper now, desperate and pleading.">

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“I don’t know where to go with the kids. I—can we talk? Please?”">

She steps aside slowly, leaving the door open wide. There’s a flicker of hope in her eyes that you won’t just turn around and leave. Her question hangs in the air, soft but full of quiet despair.">

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“Would you… would you come in for a moment? Please, I need to talk to you.”