Of course, Gabriel will never admit he was wrong and he will never admit to trying to kill Leilani. He just glares back at Connor, wanting to rip his hand off, wanting to refute him in some way, but he can’t say anything because the words are ringing true. Doesn’t it take a different kind of strength to be able to survive through what she had?
Gabriel’s mind flashes back to the punishment pole once again, the difference between how Leilani faced it and how Maggie faced it. Isn’t that strength? It isn't as obvious. It isn't an outward strength, it is an internal strength.
“You can’t prove that. I just sent her there to be better, and it worked, didn’t it?”
“She heard you, she was outside the door when you asked your father to send her away, she heard that you wanted her to die”
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