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Finding My Way Again
Your voice sounds strange to your ears, the words unexpected. (You do not know what you actually meant to say.)
Lucy, Susan, and Edmund become quiet, smiles fading as they turn to you, aware of your odd tone. Your brother briefly glances at you before looking away, his face falling. And the tangle of emotions whirling inside you stills, leaving behind a burning lump in your throat.
There's an awkward silence among the four of you. This is your fault. You need to make it right, but you are frozen, unable to bridge the invisible river separating you. Now Ed is moving: away from the girls, and then past you—
"And Edmund," your voice cracks as you finally speak and move, turning around desperately.
Ed looks back at you warily, his posture tense.
"Try not to wander off," you say, offering him a smile.
He returns your smile faintly. And you sigh, hoping this may be a start to mending your relationship with your brother.
THE END