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Author: Meril June
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ERIC’S POV

I look towards the bracelet. I pick it up and examine the worn-out threads. I think I should give it back to Isabelle. It seemed special to her. It is special for me only because it belongs to Isabelle but why is it special for her? It must be given by someone she loved like some family member. She wanted it.

I could see it in her eyes. I cannot forget the way her eyes sparkled when she saw it. She was looking at it with so much love as if many memories of hers are linked with it.

If it is this special for her then I think I should give it to her. I cannot let her go back to her village but I can give this bracelet to her. I know this reminds her of her village and maybe that is the reason she values it so much. She will be happy to have it back. I cannot wait to see that smile on her face when I give it to her.

I have seen visible changes in Isabelle since the day I left her in the dungeon. I never wanted to hurt Isabelle and it was never in my mind to put her in t
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