Mum opens her mouth to speak, then pauses. When she finally speaks, her words are measured. ‘I truly believe, Adam, that you didn’t ruin his life. You altered the trajectory of it, yes. He suffered a lot of trauma and a great loss, but he’s fine. We’re all fine. ‘Of all of us, you’re the one who’s suffered the most unimaginable losses, and look at you. I don’t need to tell you that a good life can be forged from the ashes of tragedy. You don’t need to worry about Stephen anymore. It’s not your job, you hear me?’ She winks at him, and it’s filled with affection. ‘Just focus on my daughter for
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