chapter 40

A Night in the Garden

Emily lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. Sleep eluded her, as it often did when her thoughts drifted to her brothers. It had been months since she had seen them, and the ache in her heart hadn't lessened. She wondered how they were coping, if they missed her as much as she missed them.

With a sigh, she threw off the covers and slipped into her slippers. The night was cold, but she felt the need to escape the confines of her room. Wrapping herself in a thick sweater, she quietly opened her door and tiptoed down the hallway, making her way outside.

The garden was her refuge, a place where she could find solace. The moonlight bathed the flowers in a soft, ethereal glow, and the air was crisp and refreshing. She walked along the familiar path to her favorite spot, a secluded bench surrounded by blooming roses.

To her surprise, she found Kamsy already there, sitting quietly with his head bowed. He looked up as she approached, and a smile spread across his face.

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