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After a long bath, the last vestiges of my rebirth disorientation washed away. My mind was crystal clear.
So, didn’t bother with any welcome banquet. I got straight to the point.
“I appreciate your concern,” I said, my voice flat and unwavering, “but I have no desire to be your daughter. I would like to sever all ties with you. All
of them.”
I was a robot, devoid of emotion.
My parents and brother froze, their faces twisting in pain and guilt.
My mother’s eyes filled with tears. “Stella,” she asked, her voice trembling, “have you… have you also been reborn?”
smiled.
Chapter 2
And nodded.
There was nothing more to say. We all understood.
This was the end.
As I dragged my suitcase away, a chorus of heartbroken sobs followed me.
