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134|The Gift Of Healing
Brenda came out of hiding the minute she heard the front door slam shut.
She looked as terrified as Eden felt, and for a minute or two, they both just sat on the couch in total silence and stared at the blank TV screen.
"Are you okay?" The nanny asked when the silence became a little too unbearable.
In a surprisingly steady voice, belying the flood of tears brimming in her heart, Eden assured her she was okay; she'd been through worse where Liam was concerned.
It was total horseshit, of course.
Tonight's confrontation was by far their most brutal, heartbreaking, soul-crushing battle yet, and she was amazed she was still standing after all the bloodshed.
"You should get some sleep," she added as she gently pulled Brenda to her feet and pushed her towards her bedroom. "It's late."
"What about you?" The nanny asked as she paused in the hallway, the worry and fear etched on her face almost palpable.
It was the first time Ed
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