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Chapter 71 (Foundations of Survival)

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George's POV

At first light, I woke up, my body still heavy with sleep. The house was eerily quiet as I moved to the sitting room and sank into the couch.

The soft glow of dawn filtered through the window, painting the room in hues of gold. My gaze landed on the portrait of Lyra.

The sunlight hit it perfectly, illuminating every brushstroke and detail. The painting shimmered, as if embedded with tiny flecks of diamonds.

I leaned forward, captivated, wondering what sort of technique or material had been used to create such a dazzling effect. It felt almost alive, as though Lyra herself was watching me from within the canvas.

Time seemed to slow as I sat there, mesmerized, until the sun climbed higher into the sky. Finally pulling myself away, I decided to take another soothing bath.

When I entered the bathroom, I was greeted by the faint scent of citrus wafting through the air. The bathtub was already filled with warm water, slices of lemon floating on the surface.

I froze. Had som
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