[Lydia takes a step forward toward Allison, her heart beating hard and her stomach turning because of the words both of the boys say. Because of the memories of that night.
She's no longer smiling. She's not that strong. But she tries to keep her expression as blank as possible even though her eyes are brighter and redder than they were seconds ago.]
You were protecting all of us. You were the one who figured out how to end it.
[She can't not feel the guilt. The guilt of failing Allison, and the weight that comes with it. But Lydia knows she can't let herself go down that path. Not now. Allison may not show it, but she will need her to be strong.]
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She's no longer smiling. She's not that strong. But she tries to keep her expression as blank as possible even though her eyes are brighter and redder than they were seconds ago.]
You were protecting all of us. You were the one who figured out how to end it.
[She can't not feel the guilt. The guilt of failing Allison, and the weight that comes with it. But Lydia knows she can't let herself go down that path. Not now. Allison may not show it, but she will need her to be strong.]