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Chapter 87: FORGIVENESS ISN'T EASY

“It is well,” Chief Long Knife agreed, looking over at the child once more. He was eager to see his daughter. “I remarried but have never stopped caring for you and wondering if you are okay. When I inherited this tribe…” His voice caught, strangled by emotions he still wrestled with.

“It’s okay, I know what happened,” Gentle Doe instinctively placed her hand on the chief’s arm seeking to comfort him, then just as quickly withdrew her hand as though she’d been burned. Shuffling her feet, Gentle Doe continued, “I would like to be friends with your new wife. Wolf is a good husband and I hope you have found as much happiness.”

Once more, unspoken words hung between the couple.

“My wife stayed behind,” Chief Long Knife hedged around the truth. “ My infant son is with her, although I pray we will be reunited soon. I couldn’t leave the tribe…”