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Chapter 26

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As the evening wore on, the festival’s energy shifted. The lively games gave way to enchanting music, drawing me and Martha toward a central clearing. Performers spun and danced beneath hanging lanterns that flickered like stars against the darkening sky. The sweet fragrances of grilled meats and baked goods filled the air, stirring my appetite and lifting my spirits.

“Let’s grab something to eat!” Martha suggested, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

I nodded eagerly. “I could definitely go for some of those roasted skewers!”

We maneuvered through the crowd, soaking in the festivities around us. Laughter and chatter created a symphony that wrapped itself around me, lightening my mood with every note. My heart swelled with warmth as familiar faces smiled or nodded in greeting. In that moment, my earlier anxieties felt distant, like shadows chased away by sunlight.

After securing a couple of skewers and some sweet pastries, we settled on a patch of grass off to the side. From there, we
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