I will not beg your forgiveness,” she said. Only her voice betrayed her fear; it was not its usual strong, clear tone. "I did what I felt was right.”
"Of course you did,” I said. "It was the wise thing to do. (N. K. Jemisin)

I will not beg your forgiveness,” she said. Only her voice betrayed her fear; it was not its usual strong, clear tone. "I did what I felt was right.” "Of course you did,” I said. "It was the wise thing to do.

N. K. Jemisin

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