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Chapter 81: Shadows of Change

Author: George Orwell
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-25 23:51:38

Serena’s POV

Father was back? My heart beat erratically and my breath caught in my throat the moment I stepped into the room.

Dylan was standing there, like a dream. His presence felt the same but his eyes gave him away, he still looked weary.

“Father,” emotions clogged my throat, making my voice hoarse and my voice was barely above a whisper.

He turned toward me, his eyes scanning my face as though he were seeing me for the first time.

“Serena,” he smiled, taking me by surprise and his eyes scanned over me.

I shivered for a moment, already getting ready to hear a snide remark or comment or even a cold stare but he didn’t do any of that.

“You look…” Dylan stared at me for a moment longer. “You look better,” his words shocked me, and for the first time in what felt like forever, his voice wasn’t filled with impatience or criticism.

“I…thank you, Father,” I whispered, unsure how to handle this seemingly new Dylan.

“How…how are you here?” I finally asked, changing the conversatio
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