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She didn't dwell on the depressing thought for long. She apologized to herself for contemplating suicide.

She thought of the world and how wide it was. Everyone had one challenge or the other. She would have to deal with hers the best way possible.

She didn't know how to spark that change but she decided to be hopeful it would come. And then perhaps she would get to live a more peaceful life. With those encouraging thoughts she stopped crying.

Donovan returned in the late morning hours. He brought food as promised. His demeanor was stoic. She stayed wary of him. He seemed like a stranger to her.

They shared the meal at the table in silence. Boma wanted to kill the unsettling air and searched for a topic to converse about however briefly.

"I know it's still early but did you have your test yet?" She asked.

He regarded her with skepticism. He seemed surprised that she would care about his activities after what happened between them the previous day.

"Yes."

"How was it?"

"F