13/02/2026 22:34

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Perhaps you would explain why you have this idea. You are so young, my daughter, and I am too harsh. So hard to think. She only wished that Madeleine was not—and then felt guilty for it.

But this is your home now. Eventually she said, I remain your hostage while it suits you, then you discard me and I never see you again. Gradually the racing of her heart began to ease. She was alarmed.