Sarah sat alone in the safe house. Watching news coverage of Vale's confession. Watching the world react.
Some believed it. Called for investigations. Demanded accountability.
Others dismissed it. Called it fake. Enhanced p********a. Lies.
The country was divided. Just like everything else.
Francis found her staring at the screen. "You okay?"
"I do not know what okay means anymore."
He sat beside her. "Talk to me."
"I have been thinking about my parents. About the family I left behind when we went into hiding."
"Do you want to contact them?"
"I want to. But I am scared. Scared of putting them in danger. Scared they will reject me. Scared of everything."
"What would you say if you could talk to them?"
Sarah thought about it. "I would say I am sorry. Sorry for disappearing. Sorry
