An uneasy trust

Lilly let out a shaky breath and stepped back slowly, lowering herself onto the bed’s edge. Her voice was soft, careful not to shatter the fragile moment. “Alright,” she whispered, “you can come out now. I won’t hurt you. I promise.” The words hung in the air, an offering. For a moment, the woman in the closet didn’t move, as if weighing the truth behind them.
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