“You've been in bed most of the week,” her father said to Maria. “Come, child, I know your heart feels broken. Or at least it seems that way. I know it can feel at times like this pain will never end.” Her father waited a moment for Maria to respond. When she didn't, when she kept tucked under her blanket, he continued, “I heard about what that nasty wo…
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