She would not do it again.

“I hope you learn to be someone Idan can feel safe with,” Clara said.

“But whether I forgive you is not a decision you get to hurry.”

Margaret nodded, once, and stepped aside.

Outside, Leah waited with two cups of coffee.

She had passed her bar examination and was preparing to begin her first position as an attorney.

Clara embraced her so suddenly that a little coffee spilled onto the courthouse steps.

“Careful,” Leah laughed.