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Saige
Flynn stayed away longer than I expected, creating a safer environment for me. While my body longed for his return, I realized it would be better for everyone if he got his own place. I considered bringing up the idea of Flynn trying for his own homestead, but expected Callan would question my reasons for wanting him gone. Knowing I wasn’t a good enough liar to cover the truth, I decided to keep my mouth shut about the whole situation.
Callan wouldn’t want his worker he treated as nothing more than a servant to light out on his own for good, anyway.
I enjoyed the quiet working in my garden, sometimes forcing myself to sing in hopes of it bringing joy like it used to. Nameless tunes, some of my favorites from the radio I’ll admit to missing…anything to bring life to my slow-bea
