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t and talked for hours. They weren't happy that I left her, but I told them it was what Aria

me. Her mother just cried. I know this was a shock for them, and a paren

y. She was stronger than I think even she knew. It only made me love her so much more.

I saw what being hurt does to a soldier. I don't want to ever lose Aria. I would g

She thanked me and asked me to please be there when she arrived at the hospital. I didn't

to hold in the pain I was feeling. I hate