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GUARDIAN ANGELS

Jessica often came to The Embankment. It was her favourite place. Being near the water brought serenity to her mind especially at this time of the morning. She felt soothed and cleansed from the rigours of modern life and for just a few moments she could try and forget about Nathan.  A few deep breaths of fresh air and she instantly felt relaxed. Detoxified. Free. It was just as she wanted to feel.   It was a chilly morning, the cold was always amplified being near the River.  It had been two weeks since the accident.  As Jessica walked nearer to the bridge she quickened her stride. To a stranger she appeared fully focused as if she had meticulously planned her morning but that was anything but the truth.  S he stopped and climbed onto the fence so she was sitting with her legs dangling down towards the river which appeared calm but the current was visible and swirling in all directions just below the surface. She looked towards the sky.   Driving...