14. Something I want
Lamia “Let’s go. Everything is ready. I already took care of the dissidents.” Proctor said. I just stayed still for a moment. I couldn’t do it with this beautiful child, I couldn’t let Proctor destroy her as he did to our son, MY son. “What are you waiting for, Lamia? Have you become a stone? Go fetch the child now! I would go myself, but I can’t deal with her hysterical cries.” he yelled. I didn’t answer, just went to the room and took the poor crying baby in my arms, cradling her gently. I couldn’t do it. Looking at her crying face, the least doubt that I had was dissolved. I pressed her against my chest and said softly, “We will find a way out of this, little Rora.” She hasn’t stopped crying since Proctor gave her Hellfire. There was nothing I could do to calm her down. She n
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