Though her back had turned to him, she stilled when she heard the words, and her head turned just enough to look back at him. Somewhere in that sad expression there was the tiniest note of relief.

"I'm glad yeh thinks so."

Her heart felt full for the first time in months, and she had Ren to thank for it. She blew him a soft kiss before leaving, and promised herself she would repay the favor, one day.

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