Molly’s heart pounded as she stepped further inside, the door creaking shut behind her. The sound echoed in the stillness, drawing Pomona’s attention. Slowly, Pomona straightened, wiping her hands on her apron before turning around.
Molly shook her head, her heart pounding in her chest. “I ran,” she said quietly, forcing herself to look at Pomona. “I didn’t know what to do, and I ran.”
Molly’s heart dropped at the words. She could hear the gentle kindness in Pomona’s voice, the attempt to make it easier for her to explain away what had happened. But it didn’t ease the ache in her chest. “It wasn’t me?” she repeated, her voice trembling.
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Molly returns to the greenhouse, unsure of how to face Pomona after weeks of avoidance. As they confront their feelings, the air between them is thick with unresolved emotions, but Pomona’s steady presence helps Molly navigate the confusion and grief she’s been carrying.
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Tears welled in Molly’s eyes before she could stop them. Her throat tightened, and her hands fisted at her sides. “I’ve been so alone,” she whispered, her voice cracking. “Since Arthur… I’ve been so, so alone.” Pomona’s face softened immediately, concern washing over her as she reached out, but Molly shook her head, the tears falling faster now, her body shaking with the sobs she had tried so hard to keep at bay. “It’s not just the plants, Pomona,” Molly cried, her voice rising as the emotions spilled over. “It’s not. I kissed you because I… I felt something. And I didn’t know what to do with it. I still don’t.”
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Can Molly and Pomona navigate the confusion and grief weighing on them, or will the emotions of the past continue to cloud their connection?
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