She met my eyes.
“Being included doesn’t mean having every detail. It means trusting us when we say we’ll share something when we’re ready.”
Molly nodded.
“I’m sorry, Shannon.”
I believed she meant it, but I wasn’t ready to make her feel better.
“I’m sorry, Shannon.”
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“Thank you.”
***
That night, I slept in the guest room because understanding Molly didn’t erase what Connor had hidden from me.
The next morning, Connor brought me tea and stopped at the guest room door.
“Can I come in?”
I nodded.
“Thank you.”
“I’m not ready to tell you this is okay.”
“I understand.”
“And I don’t want you apologizing until I feel bad enough to comfort you.”
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