Chapter 27 - The Call From The Prison
One afternoon, Clara received a call from the prison administration.
Ethan wanted to speak with her.
She almost refused.
Then she accepted.
His voice sounded different.
Older.
“Clara.”
“Yes.”
“I heard about the company.”
“What about it?”
“You changed everything.”
“I had to.”
Silence.
Then Ethan said:
“I was wrong.”
Clara closed her eyes.
Those words once would have meant everything.
Now they meant very little.
“I know.”
“I thought I could take your money and still have you.”
Clara said nothing.
“I thought if I had enough, I'd finally become someone.”
Her voice remained calm.
“You were already someone.”
“I didn't believe that.”
“I know.”
Ethan swallowed.
“I ruined everything.”
“No.”
He sounded confused.
“What?”
“You made choices.”
She continued.
“And now you're living with them.”
The line became silent.
Ethan finally whispered:
“I am sorry.”
Clara breathed slowly.
“I hope you become someone you can live with.”
Then she ended the call.
She didn't feel victorious.
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She felt finished.
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