Holding her breath
Amber opened the gate cautiously, lowering herself to one knee. She kept her arms extended, holding the fragile bundle close to her chest but angled toward Cora. For a moment, there was only silence. The staff watching above didn’t even breathe. Then Cora stepped forward, slow and measured, eyes locked on Amber’s arms. She reached out with surprising care, ready to accept what Amber offered, without hesitation or fear.
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