[Cecelia's already feeling off-center in the discussion, so it's easy to stay quiet and listen. in fact, it's very easy, as she realizes what he's talking about is something personal. he doesn't open up much unless it's in vague ways, so this actually has her holding her breath and listening quite intently.
she stayed quiet for moments thereafter, remembering to breathe again while running the story back through her head. her brow furrows a bit.
the story he tells...sounds more like just that -- a story.]
How did he...turn around like that without...being crushed by guilt? What of his conscience?
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she stayed quiet for moments thereafter, remembering to breathe again while running the story back through her head. her brow furrows a bit.
the story he tells...sounds more like just that -- a story.]
How did he...turn around like that without...being crushed by guilt? What of his conscience?