“Piper.” Something cold and lonely dulled his tear-stained eyes. “Please give me a reason to forgive you.” “There’s not one,” I said, my voice breaking. “Please.” “Why?” “Because, if I can’t find a reason to forgive you, how I can I ever forgive myself?” The tears cut silken paths across his cheeks now, no longer pent up by whatever force of will had detained them. “Please.” I bit my lip and lowered myself to the ground, crossing my legs and facing him this time. “All the children, they came from homes where... where they weren’t being taken care of. Not the way children deserve, at least. And
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