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\u201cYou saved us tonight,\u201d she admitted, her voice low. \u201cWhy do you stay? Everyone else runs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emily met her gaze. \u201cBecause I don\u2019t run when things are hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

Victoria studied her, then gave a small, almost reluctant smile. It was the closest thing to softness Emily had ever seen on her face.<\/p>\n

In the next weeks, the relationship between the two women transformed. Victoria no longer barked orders; she made requests. She asked Emily\u2019s opinion on dinner menus and event planning. Andrew noticed too, remarking once at breakfast, \u201cYou seem calmer these days, Victoria. I wonder why.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou saved us tonight,\u201d she admitted, her voice low. \u201cWhy do you stay? Everyone else runs.\u201d Emily met her gaze. \u201cBecause I don\u2019t run when things are hard.\u201d Victoria studied her, then gave a small, almost reluctant smile. It was the closest thing to softness Emily had ever seen on her face. In the next…<\/p>\n

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