I'm here. [ Royce whispers in return. Mercy, confused, shifts in Royce's arms and turns to look at both of her parents, eyes wide and upset. She doesn't quite understand what's going on, and when she looks at Alfie, sees even Alfie upset and silent, her bottom lip trembles. Gwen sees, and tries to reach, but she's weak and in pain. ]
Shh, sweetheart. [ Gwen says, voice tiny, and Royce nudges Mercy, lets Mercy crawl over to her mother and hug her tightly. Royce's expression twists, but he won't look away. Not for a second.
Gwen manages a smile. In that same shivery, quiet tone: ] I love you. Mercedes. Royce. Alfie.
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Shh, sweetheart. [ Gwen says, voice tiny, and Royce nudges Mercy, lets Mercy crawl over to her mother and hug her tightly. Royce's expression twists, but he won't look away. Not for a second.
Gwen manages a smile. In that same shivery, quiet tone: ] I love you. Mercedes. Royce. Alfie.