"I have no words," Orla finally said.

"I understand," Arnold replied, his voice softer. "But Orla..." He paused, lowering his head before lifting it again to meet her eyes. "Orla, I..."

"It's not easy losing three daughters to jail. I hope you find peace. I never wanted this, but you were the one who sent them to jail." She cut him off, not wanting to hear more.

She knew what he wanted to say, but she wasn't ready to walk that road with him yet.

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