What might've been
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Last published Fri, May 2, 2025
"You don't talk," she said bluntly.
He glared at her. "I-I-" The word broke apart on his tongue.
She didn't laugh. She didn't look away. Instead, she reached into her apron and pulled out a piece of dried fig, stolen from the pantry.
"I don't talk much either," she shrugged. "People don't like it when I do."
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