Marabelle lingered by the front door after the doctor left, her fingers toying with her wedding ring. “He doesn’t have high hopes for her but doesn’t want to say anything, it’s written all over his face.” Grimacing, she stared up at her husband. “What the hell did they do to her?” Giving her head a small shake, she closed her eyes briefly, trying to push back the guilt she felt. All of this happened because of decisions she made. Tugging her hair over one shoulder, she toyed with the curls as she thought things through.
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"I don't think so..." Elijah said softly, taking a seat next to Josephine, watching her as she stared off into the distant wood line. She was going through a lot of internal turmoil and it tore at him to see it so plainly on her face. “My sister has always followed Jack around like a puppy. That kind of relationship never really goes away.” Propping his chin on an upturned palm, he sighed, the drain of the day’s excitement finally taking its toll. “Only time will tell at this point.” Glancing back to the woman at his side, Elijah found himself staring at her. “For everything that’s going on right now.” Looping an arm around Josephine’s shoulders, he tugged her to him, giving her a half hug.