Punishment

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We still want to leave, but I don't think I still can. If I ever could have anyways. The thing is, after feeling sick for a few weeks now, I just came back from the doctor. Turns out I'm pregnant.

I'm on birth control. Henry and I have always used condoms.

I have tried to leave. Exited the doctor's office, got into my car and started driving. My car broke down in front of the town's border. I tried to go by foot, but no matter how hard I tried, I ended up walking in circles. Every time I ended up in front of the large sign welcoming me to town, the painted Bluebells almost mocking me.

I gave up eventually. Some time after sunset, I returned home.

There was a Tansy, lying on my bed.

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