Chapter 18 - The ChoiceWeeks passed.
Marcus and Mason returned to school.
They rode bicycles through the gardens.
They complained about homework.
They laughed.
They lived.
Sarah knew her assignment was finished.
She packed her belongings.
One worn leather suitcase.
One coat.
One photograph of the boys.
Nathan found her in the hallway.
"You're leaving."
Sarah nodded.
"They're safe now."
"So that's it?"
She looked at him.
"You don't need me anymore."
Nathan stepped closer.
"That's not true."
Sarah's eyes filled with tears.
"I've spent ten years leaving before anyone could leave me."
Nathan took her hands.
"Then don't leave."
She looked at him.
"Why?"
"Because I don't want a life where you are only the person who saved my family."
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His voice softened.
"I want you to be part of it."
