[It was so much harder than she imagined. Leaving was only possible because Brianna gave her blessing, but the heartache never ceased. She could put it on the backburner, at times, but her heart was always longing for her daughter even if she said she didn't need her anymore. Months at sea searching for Ian and then a year here. She'd never been apart from her so long.
When she pulls back, Claire cups her face, thumbs moving to smudge away any tears that might have escaped, her own eyes wet. But she's smiling.]
I visited you all the time.
[Knowing Bree couldn't hear her or possibly know she was there. But just seeing her helped.]
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[It was so much harder than she imagined. Leaving was only possible because Brianna gave her blessing, but the heartache never ceased. She could put it on the backburner, at times, but her heart was always longing for her daughter even if she said she didn't need her anymore. Months at sea searching for Ian and then a year here. She'd never been apart from her so long.
When she pulls back, Claire cups her face, thumbs moving to smudge away any tears that might have escaped, her own eyes wet. But she's smiling.]
I visited you all the time.
[Knowing Bree couldn't hear her or possibly know she was there. But just seeing her helped.]
I missed you so much, Brianna.