Memories
Violet Evelyn knocks lightly on Daniel’s door. “Come on in!”, his voice calls, and Evelyn steps inside. “Evie!”, Violet hears him say. She can hear how happy he is to see Evelyn. So that’s where ‘Evie’ comes from. “Mother?”, Violet hears Evelyn say with surprise. Violet sucks in her breath and pushes the door open wide. Her father is sitting up in bed, and to Violet’s surprise, he’s unrestrained. Violet is in awe as she takes him in. She looks just like him. His jaw is slack and he’s gaping back at Violet with tears welling in his eyes. “Goddess, you’re so beautiful”, he whispers. Violet is speechless, and can only stare back at him. Muriel breaks the stare by touching Violet’s arm, “It’s time for me to go back to the packhouse. Let me know if you need anything”, she says softly and kis
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