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“You’d really do that?” says Sonia. “You’d really come to my parents’ with me?”
“If you’re ready to tell them the truth about your marriage, and the truth about us,” says Violet. “But I don’t want you to feel pressured-”
“I want to tell them,” says Sonia. Her teeth are gnawing at her bottom lip, which has started to tremble, but her voice is clear. “I want to tell them. I’m sick of living like this. I’m sick of feeling ashamed. I’m sick of not being able to stand up and look my parents in the eye and say ‘This is who I am.’ I’m ready, Violet. I don’t want to live my life as a lie any more.”
“You don’t have to decide immediately,” says Violet. “You can take some time to think about it-”
"No, I’m sure,” says Sonia. “I’m sure. I love you, Violet. With you by my side, I can do anything.”

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