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When I hung up, I sat beside Vicky.
“She’s coming tomorrow,” I told her. “First thing in the morning. I told her that you’ll be fine with me for the night.
Vicky nodded, staring at the floor.
“No,” I lowered my voice. “She’s scared she failed you.”
Vicky’s shoulders shook.
“I don’t need her to be perfect. I just want her to look at me the way she used to.”
I reached out and covered her hand with mine.
“I think she’s ready to try.”
That night, after Vicky finally fell asleep, I pulled out our wedding album.
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