Olivia smiled. She knew her daughter all too well.
She returned the hairbrush to the lady and lowered her skirt, letting Emilia up.
The mother hugged her tightly, saying "It's over now, sweetie."
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Faint lights pass through colored glass, in this beloved place. Silver shines, the world dines, a smile on each face.
As joy surrounds, comfort abounds, and I can feel I'm breaking free.
For just this moment lost in time, I am finally me.
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