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Chapter 64

Author: Kay-D
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Elena's POV

Morning came, dragging a thick silence with it. The air in the mansion felt heavier, as if last night's storm of emotions had left an unseen fog lingering between the walls.

I could hear the occasional creak of footsteps, the hushed murmurs of servants exchanging words they didn’t dare speak aloud.

I took my time getting ready, brushing my hair with slow, deliberate strokes while gazing at my reflection. My face betrayed nothing.

A satisfied smirk tugged at my lips before I smoothed it away. No, I needed to keep my composure. There was still a role to play.

A knock at the door made me sit upright.

"Come in," I called, already knowing who it was.

Lily stepped inside, her face pale, eyes red-rimmed and swollen. She had barely slept—if she had at all.

Her lips trembled slightly, and for a moment, I thought she might break down right in front of me. But she straightened her back, her fingers tightening around the handkerchief she clutched in her hand.

"Elena," she
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