Not sure if this is actually needed, but just in case, it couldn't hurt:
Trigger Warning: Mentions of Torture (is this how this is done btw?)
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"I spent a long time with Mr. Proprietor and my friends, and eventually grew numb."
"I thought 'Is this what life is?' and felt happier that at least I had a place to stay."
Her 'voice' sounded airy.
Otto sensed that she was holding back a lot of emotion.
Then, Mirabelle cast her solemn gaze around the room, spending a second to make eye contact with each person.
"But then, Mr. Otto bought me."
A few rogue tears leaked from her eyes. Her voice choked up,
"I finally realized that maybe all along, that I just wanted to have a home."
"All of you have given me... a home."